explosive
Translation
explosive, volatile, fiery
Examples
Dynamite is a highly explosive material.
Dynamite is a highly explosive material.
He has an explosive temper.
He has an explosive temper.
Grammar Patterns
an explosive ((noun)) a powerful or dangerous (noun) He has an explosive temper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: volatile, powerful, fiery; Antonyms: stable, calm
Etymology
From 'explode' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'.
Memory Tips
Something that has the quality to 'explode' is 'explosive'.