explosion.
A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.
Meaning & usage
A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.
The sound of an explosion.
A sudden, uncontrolled or rapid increase, expansion, or bursting out.
Where this word comes from
From French explosion, from Latin explōsiōnis, genitive form of explōsio, from explōdo (“to drive out by clapping”), from ex- and plōdo (“to clap or strike”). For more information see explode.
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