explosive in German
explosive in German is explosiv, Sprengstoff, aufbrausend — explosive means likely to explode, or having the sudden, violent force of an explosion.
explosive in German
explosiv
Able to, or likely to, explode.
Sprengstoff
Able to, or likely to, explode.
explosiv
(slang) Easily driven to anger, usually with reference to a person.
aufbrausend
(slang) Easily driven to anger, usually with reference to a person.
Sprengstoff
Any explosive substance.
Sprengmittel
Any explosive substance.
explosiv
Any explosive substance.
What does "explosive" mean?
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adjective Likely to explode, or having the sudden, violent force of an explosion.
"Tension in the room was explosive after the argument."
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noun A substance that can explode, such as dynamite.
"Quarry workers use explosives to break up large rocks."
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explosive in a sentence
- Tension in the room was explosive after the argument.
- The gas leak created an explosive mixture in the basement.
- Quarry workers use explosives to break up large rocks.
- Airport scanners are designed to detect explosives in luggage.
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What is "explosive" in German?
"explosive" in German is explosiv, Sprengstoff, aufbrausend. explosive means: Likely to explode, or having the sudden, violent force of an explosion.
How do you use "explosive" in a sentence?
Example: "Tension in the room was explosive after the argument." In German, "explosive" is explosiv, Sprengstoff, aufbrausend.
Are there other ways to say "explosive" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "explosive": explosiv, Sprengstoff, aufbrausend, Sprengmittel.
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