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    explosive

    US /ɪkˈsplosɪv/

    ・

    UK /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/

    B1
    adj.AdjectiveTending to show strong emotion suddenly
    With explosive sneezes, I woke everyone in the house
    adj.AdjectiveOccurring very quickly and suddenly
    With our new product we expect an explosive growth of our market share
    adj.AdjectiveAble to release a lot of energy fast, like a bomb
    This bomb is very explosive so do not shake it
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Material which can explode (e.g. a bomb)
    This stuff is very explosive so do not drop it

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    The Science Behind the Massive Turkey-Syria Earthquakes | WSJ

    05:28The Science Behind the Massive Turkey-Syria Earthquakes | WSJ
    • Experts say the energy released in that slip is comparable to that released during the explosive 1980 Mount St. Helen's volcanic eruption.

      Experts say the energy released in that slip is comparable to that released during the explosive 1980 Mount St. Helen's volcanic eruption.

    • to that released during the explosive

      to that released during the explosive

    B2

    Why Controversial Cluster Bombs Are Being Sent to Ukraine | WSJ Equipped

    04:59Why Controversial Cluster Bombs Are Being Sent to Ukraine | WSJ Equipped
    • The weapon opens mid-air to release tens or hundreds of smaller explosive munitions or submunitions.

      The weapon opens mid-air to release tens or hundreds of smaller explosive munitions or submunitions.

    • After the rocket is launched, the container ejects the submunitions, commonly by combining an explosive charge and a spin mechanism.

      After the rocket is launched, the container ejects the submunitions, commonly by combining an explosive charge and a spin mechanism.

    C1

    Is Poland's tap water really protected by clams?

    04:32Is Poland's tap water really protected by clams?
    • like an airport that uses explosive sniffing dogs but also electronic detectors.

      like an airport that uses explosive sniffing dogs but also electronic detectors.

    B1

    What is clear-air turbulence and how was SQ321 affected?

    03:48What is clear-air turbulence and how was SQ321 affected?
    • Weather forecasting service AccuWeather would later report explosive thunderstorms had been developing nearby just after 4pm Singapore time.

      Weather forecasting service AccuWeather would later report explosive thunderstorms had been developing nearby just after 4pm Singapore time.

    B2

    Michelle Obama Oregon State Commencement Address

    22:23Michelle Obama Oregon State Commencement Address
    • another, hopefully less explosive car.

      another, hopefully less explosive car.

    A2

    Top 10 BEST Rip Off Songs Of All Time

    15:37Top 10 BEST Rip Off Songs Of All Time
    • Surfin' USA – The Beach Boys When most people think of rock and roll, they picture explosive guitar riffs and gritty, rebellious lyrics, but The Beach Boys helped turn surf rock into an influential sub-genre.

      Surfin' USA – The Beach Boys When most people think of rock and roll, they picture explosive guitar riffs and gritty, rebellious lyrics, but The Beach Boys helped turn surf rock into an influential sub-genre.

    • When most people think of rock and roll, they picture explosive guitar riffs and gritty, rebellious lyrics.

      When most people think of rock and roll, they picture explosive guitar riffs and gritty, rebellious lyrics.

    B2

    Donald Duck's 90th Birthday

    01:12Donald Duck's 90th Birthday
    • That frustration becomes explosive on the screen, which the animators had a lot of fun with.

      That frustration becomes explosive on the screen, which the animators had a lot of fun with.

    • That frustration becomes explosive on the screen, which the animators had a lot of fun with.

      That frustration becomes explosive on the screen, which the animators had a lot of fun with.

    B1

    Top 10 Funniest Happy Gilmore Moments

    15:20Top 10 Funniest Happy Gilmore Moments
    • He's got the right stuff somewhere deep within, but his lack of discipline and explosive temper just keep holding him back.

      He's got the right stuff somewhere deep within, but his lack of discipline and explosive temper just keep holding him back.

    • but his lack of discipline and explosive temper just keep holding him back.

      but his lack of discipline and explosive temper just keep holding him back.

    B1

    How to Pursue Your Side Hustle Without Risking Everything

    34:11How to Pursue Your Side Hustle Without Risking Everything
    • I want to create this plan together so that it doesn't disrupt this explosive growth that's happening for you right now." My heart tells me she's amazing.

      I want to create this plan together so that it doesn't disrupt this explosive growth that's happening for you right now." My heart tells me she's amazing.

    • so that it doesn't disrupt this explosive growth that's happening for you right now."

      so that it doesn't disrupt this explosive growth that's happening for you right now."

    A2

    Best Exercises for Brain Health, Performance & Motivation | Dr. Andrew Huberman

    13:46Best Exercises for Brain Health, Performance & Motivation | Dr. Andrew Huberman
    • And then the fourth category of exercise that I believe everybody should include in their existing workouts or add if you're not currently working out is some sort of explosive jumping and or eccentric landing.

      And then the fourth category of exercise that I believe everybody should include in their existing workouts or add if you're not currently working out is some sort of explosive jumping and or eccentric landing.

    • Now the explosive jumping with eccentric landing, you could do on a mat, right?

      Now the explosive jumping with eccentric landing, you could do on a mat, right?

    B1