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explosive

/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
ex · plo · sive ɪk · ˈsploʊ · sɪv
English Definition
adj. able to cause an explosion or likely to explode
中文释义
爆炸性的
Significado en Español
explosivo
한국어 뜻
폭발물, 폭발적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chất nổ, có tính nổ
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Example Sentence

The chemical is highly explosive.

这种化学品极易爆炸。

Synonyms
volatile unstable combustible
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “explosive”:

  1. A inert
  2. B stable
  3. C volatile
  4. D calm
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C — volatile. “explosive” means adj. able to cause an explosion or likely to explode

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The careful workers handled the ______ powder with very great care.

  1. A harmless
  2. B explosive
  3. C gentle
  4. D safe
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B — explosive. “explosive” means adj. able to cause an explosion or likely to explode

Common questions about “explosive”

What does “explosive” mean?

explosive — adj. able to cause an explosion or likely to explode. In Chinese: 爆炸性的.

How do you pronounce “explosive”?

explosive is pronounced /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · plo · sive.

How do you use “explosive” in a sentence?

The chemical is highly explosive. (这种化学品极易爆炸。)

What are synonyms for “explosive”?

volatile, unstable, combustible — all close in meaning to explosive (adj. able to cause an explosion or likely to explode).

Is “explosive” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. explosive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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