Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A substance that can burst or cause a loud, violent outburst or something which increases rapidly and dramatically.
Explosive
/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The Patriarch Defense force stockpiles small, localized explosives in their armories."But where could he find an explosive clock?It's not an explosive.
Etymology:
Derived from Medieval Latin explosivus, based on the Latin explodere, meaning to drive out or to banish by clapping, dating back to the 19th century.
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