Main entry: explosive
Definition: a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
Main entry: explosive
Definition: serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
Usage: an explosive device; explosive gas; explosive force; explosive violence; an explosive temper
Main entry: explosive
Definition: sudden and loud
Usage: an explosive laugh
Main entry: volatile, explosive
Definition: liable to lead to sudden change or violence
Usage: an explosive issue; a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation