Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Explosives.
Explosives - as an adjective
Serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
Example: "An explosive device"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonexplosive24Explosives - as a noun
A chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical17chemical substanceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
burster9bursting chargecharge12explosive charge
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Explosives - as an adjective satellite
Liable to lead to sudden change or violence
Example: "An explosive issue"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
volatile11Sudden and loud
Example: "An explosive laugh"
Example Sentences
"The police found a stash of explosives in the suspect's basement."
"The mining company uses controlled explosives to break through rock."
"He was arrested for possessing illegal explosives."
"The terrorist group planted explosives in the train station."
"The bomb squad defused the explosives before anyone was harmed."
Word Game Points
Is EXPLOSIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, explosives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXPLOSIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is EXPLOSIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, explosives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXPLOSIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is EXPLOSIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, explosives is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXPLOSIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
