definition of
explosive

[1] #1 explosive a. serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; "an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper". wn

[2] #2 explosive s. [volatile] liable to lead to sudden change or violence; "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation". wn

[3] #3 explosive n. a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck. wn

[4] #4 explosive s. sudden and loud; "an explosive laugh". wn