explosive
adjective
tending or serving to explode.
explosiveness
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a word derived from
explosive.
Example Sentences
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A volcano's explosiveness depends on several factors, including how easily its magma flows and the amount of volatile material trapped inside it.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Benn relies heavily on aggression, explosiveness and sustained pressure, while Garcia is a fast and dangerous counter-puncher who is comfortable catching opponents as they come forward.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
But the explosiveness with which this comeback has taken hold is making some investors uneasy.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
“I don’t have the explosiveness or speed I had when I was younger—I can still move well,” he says.
From Barron's ● May 23, 2026
These were plyometric exercises, like jumps and lateral lunges that Keeth said, with repetition, would help increase my explosiveness and foot speed.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
