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