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explosive

UK
/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

Translations

explosivenoun
explosives
pl
UK
/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
The demolition team used a powerful explosive to bring down the old building.
L'équipe de démolition a utilisé un explosif puissant pour faire tomber l'ancien bâtiment.
Synonyms
munitions
shell
detonator
explosive device
bomb
explosiveadjective
more explosive
Comp.
most explosive
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
The explosive material was handled with extreme caution by the bomb squad.
Le matériau explosif a été manipulé avec une extrême prudence par l'équipe de déminage.
The explosive material was handled with extreme caution by the bomb squad.
La matière explosive a été manipulée avec une extrême prudence par l'équipe de déminage.
Synonyms
fiery
eruptive
incendiary
detonative
combustible
volatile
unstable
Antonyms
peaceful
quiet
calm

Definitions

explosivenoun
A substance or device that can cause an explosion.
The demolition team used a powerful explosive to bring down the old building.
explosiveadjective
Able to explode or cause an explosion.
The explosive material was handled with extreme caution by the bomb squad.
Likely to cause a sudden and dramatic reaction or effect.
The explosive news about the scandal spread quickly through the media.
Characterized by a sudden and intense outburst of emotion or activity.
His explosive temper often got him into trouble at work.
Growing or increasing very rapidly, as in amount, extent, or intensity.
The region is experiencing explosive economic growth.
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