1. able to explode or likely to explode
2. sudden and violent in force or effect
3. likely to cause anger or controversy

1. a substance that can explode

Examples

• The explosive device was safely detonated by the bomb squad.
• There was an explosive growth in technology during the 1990s.
• The meeting became explosive when they discussed budget cuts.
• His explosive temper made him difficult to work with.
• The miners used explosives to blast through the rock.
• The explosive sound of thunder startled everyone.
• Immigration remains an explosive political issue.