explosive
Definition
- n. a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
- adj. serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
- adj. liable to lead to sudden change or violence
- adj. sudden and loud
Word forms
- Plural
- explosives
Example sentences
n.
The soldiers carefully handled the explosive to avoid any accidents.
a.
His explosive temper often caused problems at work.