explosive

UK
/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
explosivenoun
explosives
pl
UK
/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
Translations
The workers handled the explosive with great care.
Рабочие обращались со взрывчаткой с большой осторожностью.
взрывчатое вещество
The explosive was stored in a secure facility.
Взрывчатое вещество хранилось в безопасном помещении.
Additional translations
взрывное устройство
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 growth of the company surprised everyone.
Взрывной рост компании удивил всех.
The explosive material must be handled with care.
Взрывоопасный материал должен обрабатываться с осторожностью.
The meeting ended in an explosive argument.
Встреча закончилась бурным спором.
Additional translations
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.