explosion

Noun

Meaning

The act of exploding; detonation; a chemical action which causes the sudden formation of a great volume of expanded gas; as, the explosion of gunpowder, of fire damp,etc.

A bursting with violence and loud noise, because of internal pressure; as, the explosion of a gun, a bomb, a steam boiler, etc.

A violent outburst of feeling, manifested by excited language, action, etc.; as, an explosion of wrath.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

burst detonation bang blast eruption blowup boom outbreak outburst flare-up fulmination plosion gale thunder paddy
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Antonyms

implosion still long serenity peace eye
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Hypernyms

increase release gush noise discharge swing

Hyponyms

big bang inflation blast detonation fragmentation backfire

Related terms

explosive explode principle of explosion

Phrases with the word

like an explosion in a paint factory explosion-proof lamp delft explosion pop culture explosion big explosion great explosion

Examples

the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children Source: Internet

the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft Source: Internet

an explosion of laughter Source: Internet

an explosion of rage Source: Internet

the explosion was heard a mile away Source: Internet

the population explosion Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

explosibility explosible explosimeter explosion chamber explosion crater explosion proof type