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explosive (B2)

adjective, noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/

Likely to cause an explosion or used for causing explosions.

The police found a large quantity of explosive material in the suspect's garage.
The military used explosive charges to clear the debris.
Be careful when handling that substance; it's highly explosive.

explosive device (collocation): A bomb or other object designed to explode. — "The bomb squad was called to investigate a suspicious explosive device."
explosive growth (collocation): A very rapid increase in size or number. — "The company experienced explosive growth in its first year of operation."
explosive personality (collocation): A temperament characterized by sudden outbursts of anger or emotion. — "His explosive personality made him a challenging colleague."