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.
"The gas leak created an explosive mixture in the basement."
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noun A substance that can explode, such as dynamite.
"The demolition crew set explosives around the base of the tower."
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explosive in a sentence
- The gas leak created an explosive mixture in the basement.
- She has an explosive temper that flares up without warning.
- The demolition crew set explosives around the base of the tower.
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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: "The gas leak created an explosive mixture in the basement." 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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