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Quality or state of being volatile or unstable.

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  • "I really feel like some of my explosiveness is coming back," he said.
  • He said he also capitalized on her "explosiveness" - her energy and fitness levels.
  • Stratovolcanoes are renowned for their explosiveness, which is cause by the high viscosity of the magma they contain.
  • He is lifting weights for the first time, under the direction of Cole, trying to build muscle and gain explosiveness.
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