explosion
Three explosions
Meaning
Noun
- A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical.)
- A bursting due to pressure.
- The sound of an explosion.
- A sudden uncontrolled increase.
- A sudden outburst.
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Origin
- From French explosion, from Latin explōsiōnis, genitive form of explōsio, from explōdo, from ex- and plōdo. For more information see explode#Etymology.
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