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Definition of explosion - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physicsviolent release of energy causing noise and damage
- The explosion destroyed several buildings.
2.
growthsudden increase in number or amount
- There was an explosion in smartphone sales last year.
3.
emotionsudden outburst of emotion or activity
- Her explosion of anger surprised her friends.
4.
sportsTECH. UK golf shot from a bunker moving sand and ballTECH. UK
- He made a perfect explosion from the bunker.
Images of explosion
violent release of energy causing noise and damage
Expressions with explosion
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rapid increase in available information or data
The information explosion challenges our ability to process data.
sudden loud burst of laughter
The comedian's joke caused an explosion of laughter in the audience.
rapid increase in population size
The city faced challenges due to the population explosion.
vibrant and varied mix of colors
The artist's painting was an explosion of color.
sudden and powerful impact like a nuclear blast
The news hit the community like an atomic explosion.
sudden and large increase in the cost of things
The country suffered a price explosion after the crisis.
deliberate blast set off safely, often for tactical reasons
The bomb squad performed a controlled explosion on the package.
dish made of bacon and sausage
The bacon explosion was a hit at the barbecue.
made to resist or contain an explosion
This explosion-proof container keeps chemicals safe.
sudden violent burst caused by burning or rapidly expanding gas
The gas explosion shattered windows across the entire street.
condition or material with risk of violent sudden release of energy
The storage room posed an explosion hazard due to leaking gas cylinders.
explosion from a nuclear bomb
The nuclear explosion devastated the entire city.
sudden blast from dust catching fire in air
The factory was damaged by a dust explosion.
methods used to stop explosions or lessen their harmful effects
The factory invested heavily in explosion protection for its storage tanks.
joining metals using a controlled explosion
Explosion welding is used to join dissimilar metals.
sudden violent blast happening inside an underground place where minerals are taken
Rescue teams arrived quickly after the mine explosion trapped the workers.
Origin of explosion
Latin, explosio (a driving out)
Terms with explosion included in their meaning
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explosion sound
make a sudden loud noise
sound
sudden loud noise like an explosion
explosions
create an explosion
blown up
having been subjected to an explosion
physical damage
make an opening in something using force or explosion
explosion
cause something to explode
explosion
cause something to explode violently
danger
sudden and loud explosion
explosion
explode or burst suddenly
explosion
cause something to explode or release
magic
expresses a small explosion or magical effect
physical
create an opening in something using a strong blast or explosion
explosion
destroyed by an explosion
physical
capable of causing an explosion
weaponry
device designed to cause an explosion
physical destruction
create an opening using force or explosion
destruction
destroy completely with an explosion
explosion destruction
break something into many small parts with an explosion
danger scene
explosion caused by a bomb
explosion
bursting out suddenly and violently
explosion
sudden violent burst or detonation
nuclear aftermath
radioactive particles from a nuclear explosion
explosion
powerful explosion, especially of a bomb
physical destruction
be destroyed or separated violently by an explosion or force
Examples of explosion in a sentence
An explosion in the mine trapped several workers. An explosion of interest in the new app surprised everyone. The explosion in demand for organic food is noticeable. The explosion of laughter filled the room. There was an explosion of applause after the performance. His explosion shot landed close to the hole.
She practiced her explosion shots in the sand trap.
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- French:explosion, essor, ...
- German:Explosion, Anstieg, ...
- Italian:esplosione, crescita, ...
- Spanish:explosión, ...
- Portuguese:explosão, surto, ...
- Chinese:爆炸, 爆炸式增长, ...
- Japanese:爆発, 急増, ...
- Arabic:اِنْفِجَار, ضربة انفجارية, ...
- Hebrew:פִּיצוּץ, הִתְפָּרְצוּת, ...
- Russian:взрыв, резкий рост, ...
- Ukrainian:вибух, сплеск, ...
- Hindi:विस्फोट, अचानक वृद्धि, ...
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