explosive
gb/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/ us/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
B1
Engelska
~ 5000
Betydelser
0 betydelser
adjective
B1
property
1
Able to blow up easily
Able to blow up or burst suddenly.
Användningsmönster:
[something] is explosive
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explosive' with 'exploding', using it for something that has already exploded rather than something that can explode.
Synonymer
combustible (Suggests the ability to catch fire but not necessarily explode.)
Antonymer
stable (Not likely to change suddenly or explode.)
Ordkombinationer
explosive device
|explosive material
|explosive gas
|highly explosive
Teman
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- The factory stored highly explosive chemicals.
- This gas is explosive when mixed with air.
- They handled the explosive material with extreme care.
Exempel för inlärare
- The bomb was explosive.
- Gasoline is explosive.
- That powder is explosive.
Substantiv
B1
entity
2
Substance that can blow up
A thing, like a bomb or powder, that can blow up.
Användningsmönster:
use [an] explosive to [do something]
Vanligt misstag:
Some learners confuse 'explosive' as a noun with 'explosion', which is the event of blowing up.
Synonymer
bomb (A specific device containing explosives, not the substance itself.)
Antonymer
inert material (Material that does not react or explode.)
Ordkombinationer
plastic explosive
|military explosives
|handle explosives
Teman
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- The miners used explosives to break through the rock.
- Police found explosives hidden in the vehicle.
- Dynamite is a common type of explosive.
Exempel för inlärare
- They used explosives to open the tunnel.
- The police found explosives in the bag.
- Dynamite is an explosive.
adjective
B2
property
3
Likely to react suddenly and strongly
Quick to get angry or show strong feelings suddenly.
Användningsmönster:
[someone/something] is explosive
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may mix this meaning with the physical sense of 'able to explode', but here it refers to emotions or behavior.
Synonymer
volatile (Often used for people or situations that change mood suddenly.)
Antonymer
calm (Not showing sudden strong emotion or reaction.)
Ordkombinationer
explosive temper
|explosive situation
|explosive argument
Teman
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- He has an explosive temper when provoked.
- The meeting ended in an explosive argument.
- The political situation became explosive after the announcement.
Exempel för inlärare
- She has an explosive temper.
- The fight was explosive.
- The room was full of explosive anger.
Grammatik
Grundform
explosive
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
US/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
Stavelser och betoning
ex - plos - ive (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plos)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: explosive
Noun
- Base: explosive
- Plural: explosives
Ordfamilj
Forms
explosives
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
non-explosive
adjective
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
Uttryck
explosive device
1/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
Object made to explode and harm
A bomb or similar object made to blow up and cause harm.
Exempel
- The army discovered an explosive device near the border.
- Police safely removed the explosive device from the building.
explosive growth
1/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Very fast increase or expansion
A very fast and large increase in something.
Exempel
- The company experienced explosive growth after launching its new product.
- There has been explosive growth in smartphone use over the past decade.
explosive situation
1/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Situation likely to erupt suddenly
A situation that could quickly turn into a fight or trouble.
Exempel
- The negotiations created an explosive situation between the two sides.
- It was an explosive situation, and everyone was tense.