serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; an explosive device; explosive gas; explosive force; explosive violence; an explosive temper'
explosive (adj.)
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
explosive (n.)
liable to lead to sudden change or violence; an explosive issue; a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation
[ Syn: volatile ]
sudden and loud; an explosive laugh'