(a substance) that can explode
volatile, dangerous
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)