Explosive definition
Tending to explode.
adjective
A substance, especially a prepared chemical, that explodes or causes explosion.
noun
Relating to or having the nature of an explosion.
adjective
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(linguistics) A plosive.
noun
Of, causing, or having the nature of, an explosion.
adjective
Tending to explode; esp., tending to burst forth noisily.
adjective
Likely to explode, as in violence.
An explosive situation.
adjective
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A substance that can explode, as gunpowder.
noun
Explosive substance.
noun
Having the character of an explosion.
Explosive fire.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
explosive
Plural:
explosives