explosive

refers to a very powerful explosive that detonates, such as dynamite or TNT

an explosive with great destructive force

a soft, moldable explosive material, like C-4

non-nuclear explosives

a type of home-made bomb or explosive device

explosives created using everyday materials, not professionally manufactured

an explosive that derives its energy from chemical reactions

an explosive in liquid form, like nitroglycerin

very capable of exploding

used to describe a situation or topic that is extremely tense and sensitive

describes something that has the potential to become very tense or dangerous

very tense and likely to erupt into conflict or anger

very tense and likely to erupt into conflict or anger

describes a political topic or situation that could cause great anger, disagreement, or trouble

quite tense; somewhat likely to erupt into conflict

used to describe a substance's inherent capability to explode

used to describe a situation or topic that is tense and could suddenly become violent or angry

to turn into a tense situation

to employ explosives for a purpose, such as demolition or in an attack

to cause explosives to explode, often with a detonator

to make explosives explode (phrasal verb)

to create or produce explosives, often illicitly

to place explosives in a location secretly in order to detonate them later

to produce explosives on an industrial scale

to discover hidden or stored explosives

to transport explosives on one's person or in a vehicle

a person with special skill or knowledge in explosives