explosive (Meaning)
explosive (n)
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
explosive (a)
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
explosive (s)
liable to lead to sudden change or violence
sudden and loud
explosive (a.)
Driving or bursting out with violence and noise; causing explosion; as, the explosive force of gunpowder.
explosive (n.)
An explosive agent; a compound or mixture susceptible of a rapid chemical reaction, as gunpowder, or nitro-glycerine.
A sound produced by an explosive impulse of the breath; (Phonetics) one of consonants p, b, t, d, k, g, which are sounded with a sort of explosive power of voice. [See Guide to Pronunciation,
Synonyms & Antonyms of explosive
explosive Sentence Examples
- The chemical reaction produced an explosive burst of energy.
- The police used explosive devices to open the locked door.
- The explosion caused widespread damage to the building.
- The terrorist attack used explosives to target innocent civilians.
- The fireworks show featured a dazzling display of explosive colors.
- The mining operation used explosives to extract valuable minerals.
- The volcano erupted with explosive force, sending clouds of ash and debris into the sky.
- The soldiers carried explosive charges to destroy enemy fortifications.
- The demolition crew used explosives to bring down the old building.
- The scientist conducted experiments with explosive compounds.
FAQs About the word explosive
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck, serving to explode or characterized by explo
furious,intense, ferocious, heavy, fierce, terrible, violent, intensive, deep, ghastly
moderate, weak,light, weak, feeble, light, feeble, soft, moderate, soft
The chemical reaction produced an explosive burst of energy.
The police used explosive devices to open the locked door.
The explosion caused widespread damage to the building.
The terrorist attack used explosives to target innocent civilians.
