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1. (adj) explosive
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
2. (adj) explosive
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
"an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper"
3. (adj) explosive, volatile
liable to lead to sudden change or violence
"an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation"
4. (adj) explosive
sudden and loud
"an explosive laugh"
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Definition of 'explosive' 
