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explosive in Spanish

explosive in Spanish is explosivo — explosive means likely to explode, or having the sudden, violent force of an explosion.

explosive in Spanish

explosivo
adj
explosivo
noun
Any explosive substance.

What does "explosive" mean?

  1. adjective Likely to explode, or having the sudden, violent force of an explosion.
    "Tension in the room was explosive after the argument."
  2. 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 Spanish?
"explosive" in Spanish is explosivo. 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 Spanish, "explosive" is explosivo.
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