explosive — able to explode or cause an explosion
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to explode or cause an explosion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
Korean meaning: 폭발하는, 폭발성의
Korean pronunciation: 익**스플**로시브
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking is so explosive that even the smoke alarm applauds.
- The company experienced explosive growth after launching their new app.
- His explosive reaction to losing his phone was like watching a toddler lose their favorite toy.
explosive
ADJECTIVE//ɪkˈsploʊsɪv//
able to explode or cause an explosion
able to explode or cause an explosion
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Explosive chemicals turn corrosive and erosive!
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Origin
From Latin 'explodere' meaning 'to drive off the stage by clapping' or 'to reject', which combined the prefix 'ex-' (out) and 'plodere' (to clap or strike). The modern sense of 'bursting with violence' developed in the 17th century.
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“My grandmother's cooking is so explosive that even the smoke alarm applauds.”
“The company experienced explosive growth after launching their new app.”
“His explosive reaction to losing his phone was like watching a toddler lose their favorite toy.”
“The documentary revealed explosive evidence about the corruption scandal.”
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