explosiveOverview of noun explosivefrom tagged texts) 1. explosive -- (a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck) Overview of adj explosive1. explosive -- (serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; "an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper")2. explosive, volatile -- (liable to lead to sudden change or violence; "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation") 3. explosive -- (sudden and loud; "an explosive laugh") Made possible by Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010. http://wordnet.princeton.edu |