explosive
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
UK: /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
explosive
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Definition
Able to, or likely to, explode.
Etymology
From Latin explōs-, stem of the perfect passive participle of explōdō + the suffix -ive.
Example Sentences
- "an explosive device"
- "an explosive fire"
- "Notes: A rule set that (very probably) results in explosive growth; certainly in area if not population."
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