Synonyms for explosive

Noun

1. explosive, chemical

usage: a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

Adjective

1. explosive (vs. nonexplosive), bursting, detonating, exploding, detonative

usage: tending or serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; "an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper"

2. explosive, volatile, unstable (vs. stable)

usage: liable to lead to sudden change or violence; "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation"

3. explosive, sudden (vs. gradual)

usage: sudden and loud; "an explosive laugh"