/eksploˈsiβo/
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Translation
explosive
Word origin
From Latin explodere ('to drive out by clapping'), from ex ('out') plus plaudere ('to clap'). The same root gives English 'explosive' and 'explode'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- explodere
- English cognates
- explosive, explode
Grammar
Feminineexplosiva
Masc pluralexplosivos
Fem pluralexplosivas
Examples
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The expert examined the explosive material carefully.
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The meeting had an explosive atmosphere.
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It is an explosive mix of talent and energy.
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Careful, that liquid is very explosive!
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His explosive temper frightens his colleagues.
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