SkyfireDict

explosive   (TTS Sound)

The noun explosive has 1 sense

• explosive -- (a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck)

The adj explosive has 3 senses

• explosive -- (serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; "an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper")


• explosive, volatile -- (liable to lead to sudden change or violence; "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation")


• explosive -- (sudden and loud; "an explosive laugh")