Eksplosibo (en. Explosive)

/ɛks.plɔˈsi.βo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of material that causes a large explosion.
TNT is a well-known explosive.
Ang TNT ay isang tanyag na eksplosibo.
An item that contains components that cause an explosion.
Many types of explosives are used in the military.
Maraming uri ng eksplosibo ang ginagamit sa militar.
adjective
Refers to something that has the ability to explode or cause an explosion.
Explosives were used in mining.
Ang mga eksplosibo ay ginamit sa mga minahan.
Has an inherent ability to cause sudden change or anger.
He has an explosive temperament when angry.
Siya ay may eksplosibong ugali kapag nagagalit.

Etymology

From the French word 'explosif'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

explosive situation
A situation that can lead to significant turmoil or change.
eksplosibong sitwasyon

Related Words

explosion
The action of bursting or creating sound and pressure.
pagsabog
explosive materials
Refers to materials that are easily explosive.
lahing eksplosibo

Slang Meanings

super happiness or joy
When they won in the contest, their happiness was explosive!
Nung nanalo sila sa contest, eksplosibo ang saya niyan!
intense emotion
Mark's anger was explosive when he saw that his food was gone.
Eksplosibo ang galit ni Mark nang makita niyang naubos ang kanyang pagkain.
explosive reaction
The crowd's reaction was explosive when the fireworks went off.
Sobrang eksplosibo ng reaksyon ng crowd nang pumutok ang fireworks.