Explosive definition

ĭk-splōsĭv

Tending to explode.

adjective

Relating to or having the nature of an explosion.

adjective

noun

A substance, especially a prepared chemical, that explodes or causes explosion.

noun

(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

adjective

A substance that can explode, as gunpowder.

noun

Explosive substance.

noun

With the capability to, or likely to, explode.

adjective

Having the character of an explosion.

Explosive fire.

adjective

(slang) Easily driven to anger, usually with reference to a person.

He has an explosive personality.

adjective

Other Word Forms

Singular:

explosive

Plural:

explosives