räjähteellinen

Räjähteellinen is a Finnish adjective that translates to "explosive" in English. It describes something that has the potential to explode or causes an explosion. This can refer to physical substances like explosives, such as dynamite or gunpowder, which are designed to release a large amount of energy rapidly.

The term can also be used metaphorically to describe situations, events, or emotions that are highly volatile and likely to lead to a sudden, intense outburst. For example, a political situation could be described as räjähteellinen if tensions are high and a conflict seems imminent. Similarly, a person's temper might be called räjähteellinen if they are prone to sudden anger.

In a scientific context, räjähteellinen might be used to describe a chemical reaction that produces a rapid increase in volume and pressure, often accompanied by heat and light. This rapid expansion is the defining characteristic of an explosion. The word implies a sudden, forceful, and potentially destructive release of energy, whether physical or figurative. It suggests a state of high instability and potential for immediate, significant change.