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ex·plo·sive

 (ĭk-splō′sĭv)
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·plo′sive·ly adv.
ex·plo′sive·ness n.
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Translations

explosiveness

[ikˈspləʊzɪvnɪs] N → carácter m explosivo
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