explosive
BrE /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ AmE /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
adjective, noun en → es
a substance that causes an explosion when it burns or is set off by a detonator
explosivo, explosiva
Collocations explosive material · explosive device
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The police found an explosive device in the building.
La policía encontró un dispositivo explosivo en el edificio.
very powerful or sudden, especially when it is unexpected and causes a lot of damage
explosivo, poderoso, violento
Collocations explosive growth · explosive reaction
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The company experienced explosive growth in the first quarter.
La empresa experimentó un crecimiento explosivo en el primer trimestre.
likely to cause arguments or violence, especially if someone says something that upsets another person
explosivo (en palabras), provocativo
Collocations explosive comments · explosive situation
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His explosive comments caused a lot of tension.
Sus comentarios explosivos causaron mucha tensión.