explosive
Translation
explosive, volatile, fiery
Examples
Dynamite is a highly explosive material.
Dynamite is a highly explosive material.
The political situation is explosive.
The political situation is explosive.
He has an explosive temper.
He has an explosive temper.
Grammar Patterns
an explosive ((noun)) describing something as capable of exploding or very sudden and violent He has an explosive temper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: volatile, combustible, fiery; Antonyms: stable, calm
Etymology
From 'explode' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'. Related to 'explosion'.
Memory Tips
Anything that has the potential for an 'explosion' is 'explosive'.