Word Network: explosive

To burst suddenly and violently apart, or to cause something to do this, often with a loud noise. It can also be used figuratively to mean a sudden increase or a rapid spread.

An explosion is a sudden, violent release of energy, often accompanied by a loud noise and the rapid expansion of gases. It can also refer to a sudden and large increase in the number or quantity of something, such as 'a population explosion'.

Describes an object that has ruptured or broken open suddenly, typically due to internal pressure or force. In academic and technical contexts, it refers to the state of a container or structure after its structural integrity has failed.

In informal usage, this adjective describes something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or attractive. It is commonly used in spoken English to express high praise for quality or performance.

Describes something relating to a sudden, forceful explosion or a powerful, localized stream of air or fluid. In academic and technical contexts, it often refers to the physical impact of a detonation or, in biology, to undifferentiated cells at an early stage of development.