explosive

C1
UK /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/US /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/

Meaning

adjective
easily able or likely to explode
an explosive device (= a bomb)
noun
a substance that is able or likely to cause an explosion
plastic explosives

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an explosive device (= a bomb)

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