Definition of Explosive

something that explodes or blows up when ignited

Examples of Explosive in a sentence

Fearing her husband’s explosive personality, the wife tried to speak softly and avoid any topics that would infuriate him.  🔊

Immigrants building the transcontinental railroad faced extremely hazardous working conditions and often died in blasts where the use of explosive devices went wrong.  🔊

TNT and other explosive devices are extremely dangerous when in the hands of terrorists looking to make a bomb.  🔊

The makeshift explosive was set off remotely and caused the ground to shake several miles away from the test site.  🔊

Running through the minefield, the soldier prayed he would not step on an explosive and be blown to smithereens.  🔊

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