ex·plo·sive 
(ĭk-splōsĭv)
(ĭk-splōsĭv)adj.
1. Relating to or having the nature of an explosion.
2. Tending to explode.
n.
1. A substance, especially a prepared chemical, that explodes or causes explosion.
2. Linguistics A plosive.
ex·plosive·ly adv.
ex·plosive·ness n.