Meaning & Definition of Explosive in English

1. A chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

1. Serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

• "An explosive device"

• "Explosive gas"

• "Explosive force"

• "Explosive violence"

• "An explosive temper"

2. Liable to lead to sudden change or violence

• "An explosive issue"

• "A volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation"

3. Sudden and loud

• "An explosive laugh"