EXPLODING as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • (of munitions) going off
   Synonym(s)
   • bursting (what does bursting mean?)
   • detonating (what does detonating mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • bursting bombs
   • an exploding nuclear device
   • a spectacular display of detonating anti-tank mines
   Similar To
   • explosive (what does explosive mean?)
2. Meaning
   • increasing suddenly and with uncontrolled rapidity
   Usage Example(s)
   • the world’’s exploding population
   Similar To
   • increasing (what does increasing mean?)