The hikers notified authorities after discovering abandoned explosives near the trailhead.

The old storage shed contained several cans of explosible chemicals, so we cordoned it off until hazardous-materials experts could arrive.

Researchers measured the explosivity of the sample to determine how it would behave under pressure.

Before transporting the chemical, engineers assessed its explosibility to ensure it could be handled safely.

The crowd cheered explosively when the band took the stage.

The explosiveness of the experimental fuel surprised the engineers.

The police found an explosive hidden behind the abandoned warehouse wall.

The sudden explosions in the harbor forced nearby residents to evacuate at once.

The volcanologists measured the explosivities of the sampled tephra to assess eruption styles.

The coach evaluated the players' explosivenesses during the training drills to decide who would start.