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Collocations for explosive - adj.

1. capable of exploding

VERBS

be

ADV.

highly
a highly explosive mixture of gases

2. causing strong feelings

VERBS

be | become

ADV.

highly
Race is a highly explosive issue.
potentially
The political situation is potentially explosive.

Collocations for explosive - noun

ADJ.

high
a bomb containing 200 lb of high explosive
commercial, home-made | chemical, conventional, plastic, semtex

VERB + EXPLOSIVE

make, manufacture | plant
They planted explosives in the tunnel.
detonate, set off

EXPLOSIVE + NOUN

explosives expert

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