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(a substance) that can explode

volatile, dangerous

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Cases of word usage

1) (to attack (a place) etc with) a hollow metal container filled either with explosive or with tear gas etc (bomb)

2) (to make) the short explosive sound of an oil-engine or small petrol engine running slowly (chug)

3) (to use) a powerful explosive (for mining and quarrying) (dynamite)

4) a kind of powerful explosive made from nitric acid and glycerine (gelignite)

5) a powerful explosive (nitroglycerin)

6) (of music) popular; singers and players whose records sell in large numbers and who are popular on radio, TV and in discos; a short sharp, explosive sound (pop)

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