explosive

noun C1

Meaning

An explosive refers to a substance or device capable of undergoing a rapid chemical reaction that produces a significant volume of gas and heat, resulting in a violent release of energy, often employed in military, industrial, or demolition contexts; it c
💡 While "explosive" is often used in a literal sense to describe materials that detonate, it is also frequently employed metaphorically in discussions of social dynamics or political rhetoric, where it may describe volatile situations or comments that incite strong reactions.

Example Sentences

The new product launch was an explosive in market growth .
The police safely removed the explosive from the abandoned building .
The police safely removed the unexploded explosive from the site .
The scientist studied the chemical properties of the new explosive .

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