explosion

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations 1.3.5 See also 2 French 2.1 Noun

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin explōsiōnis, genitive form of explōsio < explōdo "I drive out by clapping" < ex- and plōdo "I clap or strike"

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/
• (US) IPA: /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
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[edit] Noun

explosion (plural explosions)

1. A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical.)
2. A bursting due to pressure.
3. The sound of an explosion.
4. A sudden increase.
5. A sudden outburst.

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[edit] Antonyms

• implosion

[edit] Related terms

• explode
• explosive

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

Wikipedia article for Explosion

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[edit] French

[edit] Noun

explosion f

1. Explosion.