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    explosion
    /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/

    noun

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  2. Learn the meaning of explosion as a noun in English, with synonyms, collocations, and usage examples. Explosion can refer to a violent burst, a sudden emotion, a large increase, or a false idea.

  3. Learn the meaning of explosion as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Explosion can refer to the act or an instance of exploding, a large-scale expansion or bursting out, or the release of occluded breath.

  4. Learn the meaning of explosion as a noun, with different senses and synonyms, and see how to use it in sentences. Find out the word origin, pronunciation, and related terms of explosion.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ExplosionExplosion - Wikipedia

    An explosion is a rapid expansion in volume of a given amount of matter associated with an extreme outward release of energy, usually with the generation of high temperatures and release of high-pressure gases.

  6. An explosion is a sudden and often violent release of energy, usually with a loud noise and high temperature. It can also mean a sudden increase or outburst of something. See different types, causes, and effects of explosions.

  7. noun. the act of exploding or bursting. “the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children”. synonyms: burst. see more. noun. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction. synonyms: blowup, detonation. see more.

  8. [countable, uncountable] the sudden violent bursting and loud noise of something such as a bomb exploding; the act of deliberately causing something to explode. a bomb/nuclear/gas explosion. There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames. a huge/massive explosion.