Definitions for EXPLOSIVE
ɪkˈsploʊ sɪvex·plo·sive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. explosiveadjective

   a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

2. explosiveadjective

   serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

   "an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper"

3. explosive, volatileadjective

   liable to lead to sudden change or violence

   "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation"

4. explosiveadjective

   sudden and loud

   "an explosive laugh"

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Explosivenoun

   An explosive agent; a compound or mixture susceptible of a rapid chemical reaction, as gunpowder, TNT, dynamite, or nitro-glycerine.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. explosivenoun

   Explosive substance.

2. explosiveadjective

   With the capability to, or likely to, explode.

3. explosiveadjective

   Having the character of an explosion.

   explosive fire

4. explosiveadjective

   Easily driven to anger, usually with reference to a person.

   He has an explosive personality.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Explosiveadjective

   Driving out with noise and violence.

   Etymology: from explode.

   These minerals constitute in the earth a kind of natural gunpowder, which takes fire; and by the assistance of its explosive power, renders the shock greater. John Woodward, N. Hist.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Explosive

   An explosive (or explosive material) is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly, usually accompanied by the production of light, heat, sound, and pressure. An explosive charge is a measured quantity of explosive material, which may either be composed solely of one ingredient or be a mixture containing at least two substances. The potential energy stored in an explosive material may, for example, be chemical energy, such as nitroglycerin or grain dust pressurized gas, such as a gas cylinder, aerosol can, or BLEVE nuclear energy, such as in the fissile isotopes uranium-235 and plutonium-239Explosive materials may be categorized by the speed at which they expand. Materials that detonate (the front of the chemical reaction moves faster through the material than the speed of sound) are said to be "high explosives" and materials that deflagrate are said to be "low explosives". Explosives may also be categorized by their sensitivity. Sensitive materials that can be initiated by a relatively small amount of heat or pressure are primary explosives and materials that are relatively insensitive are secondary or tertiary explosives. A wide variety of chemicals can explode; a smaller number are manufactured specifically for the purpose of being used as explosives. The remainder are too dangerous, sensitive, toxic, expensive, unstable, or prone to decomposition or degradation over short time spans. In contrast, some materials are merely combustible or flammable if they burn without exploding. The distinction, however, is not razor-sharp. Certain materials—dusts, powders, gases, or volatile organic liquids—may be simply combustible or flammable under ordinary conditions, but become explosive in specific situations or forms, such as dispersed airborne clouds, or confinement or sudden release.

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1. explosive

   An explosive is a substance or device that can cause a sudden release of energy, often in the form of a violent burst, due to a rapid chemical or nuclear reaction. This reaction generates heat, light, sound, pressure, and a shock wave, often causing destruction to its surroundings. This term can also be used to describe something potentially harmful or dangerous, or likely to cause sudden, uncontrollable changes or reactions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Explosiveadjective

   driving or bursting out with violence and noise; causing explosion; as, the explosive force of gunpowder

2. Explosivenoun

   an explosive agent; a compound or mixture susceptible of a rapid chemical reaction, as gunpowder, or nitro-glycerine

3. Explosivenoun

   a sound produced by an explosive impulse of the breath; (Phonetics) one of consonants p, b, t, d, k, g, which are sounded with a sort of explosive power of voice. [See Guide to Pronunciation, Ã 155-7, 184.]

4. Etymology: [Cf. F. explosif.]

How to pronounce EXPLOSIVE?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say EXPLOSIVE in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of EXPLOSIVE in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of EXPLOSIVE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of EXPLOSIVE in a Sentence

1. Kudret Ozersay:

   Initial findings indicate the object that caused the explosion was either an aircraft carrying explosives or a direct explosive (missile). The writings and signs on the debris will allow us to understand exactly what happened soon.

2. Jeremy Wang:

   I've received an offer from every major streaming platform but decided to go with Facebook because I believe it has the most explosive potential, it's always a risk to move platforms but my research has made me confident in my choice.

3. Gianni Magazzeni:

   There are increasing skirmishes taking place along the line of contact... an area where we have 800,000 people living, that gives you a very clear sense of the implications of resumed fighting especially if it's not any longer remnants of war and IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), but it is actually the use of Howitzers and other very heavy weapons.

4. Seema Shah:

   This is a labor market on heat; nobody would have expected a number as monstrous as this, is [Fed Chair Jerome] Powell now wondering why he didn’t push back on the loosening in financial conditions? It’s difficult to see how wage pressures can possibly soften sufficiently when jobs growth is as strong as this, and it’s even more difficult to see the Fed stop raising rates and entertain ideas of rate cuts when there is such explosive economic news coming in.

5. Robert Blendon:

   They won't be able to say 'call us in 2017.' It's going to be a very explosive and pressing issue.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=EXPLOSIVE
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=EXPLOSIVE
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Explosive
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=EXPLOSIVE
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explosive
6. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
7. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EXPLOSIVE