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Explosion
01
a sudden, forceful release of energy due to a chemical or nuclear reaction, causing rapid expansion of gases, loud noise, and often destruction
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
explosions
Examples
The explosion at the factory was caused by a malfunction in the chemical storage tanks.
1.1
the loud and sudden noise produced as a result of a violent release of energy, typically due to a chemical or nuclear reaction
Examples
The explosion from the fireworks echoed through the night sky.
02
the act of exploding or bursting
03
in golf, a powerful shot from a bunker that displaces sand along with the ball
Examples
His explosion from the bunker landed the ball just inches from the hole.
04
(phonetics) the sudden release of built-up air pressure following the occlusive phase of a stop consonant, resulting in a burst of sound
Examples
The explosion at the end of the "t" sound in "cat" is what gives it its sharp quality.
05
a sudden and intense outburst or release of emotion, activity, or noise
Examples
His explosion of laughter filled the room and made everyone smile.
06
a rapid, unexpected, and considerable rise in something
Examples
The tech industry saw an explosion of innovation in the past decade.
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