explosive
explosive Lexical Profile
explosive Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Able or likely to shatter violently, detonate, or burst apart.
"The demolition team carefully handled the explosive materials to ensure a safe detonation."
Characterized by a sudden, rapid, and substantial increase, expansion, or growth.
"The technology sector experienced explosive growth during the early years of the internet."
Highly volatile, tense, or likely to lead to sudden outbursts of anger, violence, or hostility.
"The negotiations stalled due to the explosive temper of the opposing legal counsel."
• noun
A substance or device designed to cause a sudden, violent release of energy, typically producing a loud noise, high temperatures, and a shock wave.
"The mining company used a highly controlled explosive to blast through the dense layer of bedrock."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Mid 17th century: from Latin explos- 'driven out by clapping' (from the verb explodere) + -ive. Originally referring to the driving of a bad actor off the stage by clapping, it later evolved in the 18th century to describe sudden, violent bursting.
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