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explosive
adjective
noun
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
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adjective
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
“an explosive device”
adjective
sudden and loud
“an explosive laugh”
adjective
liable to lead to sudden change or violence
“an explosive issue”
noun
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
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an explosive device
explosive gas
explosive force
explosive violence
an explosive temper
an explosive laugh
an explosive issue
a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation
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