noun
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
adjective
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
Examples
- an explosive device
- explosive gas
- explosive force
- explosive violence
- an explosive temper
adjective
liable to lead to sudden change or violence
Synonyms
Examples
- an explosive issue
- a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation
adjective
sudden and loud
Examples
- an explosive laugh