explosion


Definition: Meaning of, explosion in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪkˈspləʊʒ(ə)n;ɛkˈspləʊʒ(ə)n /

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explosion explosions
  1. [countable] a loud sound and the energy produced by something such as a bomb bursting into small pieces [↪  explode]
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  2. [uncountable and countable] a process in which something such as a bomb is deliberately made to explode
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  3. [countable] a sudden or quick increase in the number or amount of something
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  4. [countable] a sudden expression of emotion, especially anger [=  outburst]
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  5. [countable] a sudden very loud noise
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