The police are trying to defuse a very 'explosive' [='volatile'] situation.
the danger of working with 'high explosives' [=very powerful explosives]
The region has experienced 'explosive' [='rapid'] population growth.
(..) and make a... bomb. Again, commander? Probably. But I feel obliged to mention that setting off an explosive device... Hang on. You guys making a bomb without me? Beck, leave your suit on. Meet johanssen in airlock . We'll open the outer door. (..)2015 The Martian