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explosive

adjective
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

Meaning

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

Example Sentences

The situation became explosive after the argument.

Example Expressions

explosive growth

Synonyms

volatile, dangerous, combustible, eruptive

Antonyms

stable, calm, safe

Collocations

explosive device, explosive growth, explosive force, explosive situation

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