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explosive

/ɪkspˈloʊsɪv/ · 9 letters · 8 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

    an explosive device

  2. adjective

    liable to lead to sudden change or violence

    an explosive issue

  3. noun

    a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

  4. adjective

    sudden and loud

    an explosive laugh

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