Generating destructive shock waves and a loud bang (9)

I believe the answer is:

explosive

(Other definitions for explosive that I've seen before include "Touchy" , "Fiery" , "highly dangerous" , "Eg, gelignite" , "Eg, TNT" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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