explosif

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French

Etymology

From explos(ion) +‎ -if.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛk.splo.zif/
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Adjective

explosif (feminine explosive, masculine plural explosifs, feminine plural explosives)

  1. explosive (with the capability to, or likely to, explode, literally or figuratively)
    • 2004 January 16, “Éditorial : Un cautère sur une jambe de bois”, in Aujourd'hui:
      Les rémunérations dans la Fonction publique ont constitué, depuis toujours l’intersection explosive entre la politique gouvernementale et les revendications des partenaires sociaux.
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Noun

explosif m (plural explosifs)

  1. explosive (an explosive substance or device)

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