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explosive
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explosive
n.
chemical compound that when ignited produces a strong blast of energy, substance used to create an explosion
adj.
loaded with combustible material, liable to blow up
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Explosive material
An explosive material, also called an explosive, is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly, usually accompanied by the production of light, heat, sound, and pressure. An explosive charge is a measured quantity of explosive material.
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explosive
Noun
1. a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
(hypernym) chemical
(hyponym) charge, burster, bursting charge, explosive charge
(part-holonym) explosive device
Adjective
1. tending or serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; "an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper"
(antonym) nonexplosive
(similar) bursting, detonating, exploding
2. liable to lead to sudden change or violence; "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation"
(synonym) volatile
(similar) unstable
3. sudden and loud; "an explosive laugh"
(similar) sudden
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explosiv
adj.
explosive, loaded with combustible material, liable to blow up
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explosif
adj.
explosive, loaded with combustible material
