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US/ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/
UK/ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv/
a substance that can blow up and cause damage, used in bombs or mining
In context
Police found a large quantity of explosives hidden in the van.
Workers use explosives to break up rock when building tunnels.
Airport security staff check every piece of luggage for explosives.
Words that go with explosive
adjective + noun
- high explosiveThe shell was filled with high explosive.
- plastic explosiveThe bomb was made from plastic explosive.
verb + noun
- detect explosivesTrained dogs can detect explosives.
- plant explosivesTwo men were arrested for planting explosives.
- use explosivesThe company uses explosives in its quarry.
noun + preposition
- traces of explosivesTests found traces of explosives on his clothes.