explosive in English: Able to burst with sudden force and a loud noise, like a bomb. An explosive is the material that makes the explosion. (adjective)

Translation

Able to burst with sudden force and a loud noise, like a bomb. An explosive is the material that makes the explosion.

Word origin

From Latin explodere, meaning to drive out by clapping, from ex plus plaudere, to clap.

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Here "explosive" describes something that can explode.

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As a noun, "explosives" means the material used to make explosions.

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People can be "explosive" too; they become angry very suddenly.

bomb

A weapon that blows up and destroys the things around it.

explode

To burst suddenly with a loud noise and great force, like a bomb.

blast

A sudden explosion, or a strong rush of air, wind, or loud sound.

dangerous

Able to hurt or harm you; not safe.

weapon

A thing made for fighting, such as a gun or a knife.

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