explosive

nouns

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

explosive

is a part of

device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy

is a type of (narrower)

material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules

serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

"an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper"

explosive

antonym

is similar to

exploding almost instantaneously

liable to lead to sudden change or violence

"an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation"

explosive, volatile

sudden and loud

"an explosive laugh"

explosive

is similar to

happening without warning or in a short space of time

"a sudden storm"; "a sudden decision"; "a sudden cure"