explosive

UK
/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
explosivenoun
explosives
pl
UK
/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
Translations
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.
Definitions
A substance or device that can cause an explosion.
The demolition team used a powerful explosive to bring down the old building.
Synonyms
explosiveadjective
more explosive
Comp.
most explosive
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.