explosive
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English
9 letters
Common
Commonness #6,447
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Definitions
adjective
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
noun
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural explosives
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
sudden and loud
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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