explosif
explosive
noun adjective ex-ploh-ZEEF Rare
Origin: Latin explodere, via French exploser
Usage Note
Explosif as a noun refers to an explosive substance (un explosif puissant); as an adjective it describes a substance, situation, or personality that can explode or escalate rapidly. The feminine adjective form is explosive. The related verb is exploser and the noun explosion.
Examples
"Les démineurs ont trouvé un engin explosif."
Natural Translation
The bomb-disposal team found an explosive device.
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