explosion

noun

A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.

A sudden, uncontrolled or rapid increase, expansion, or bursting out.

The sound of an explosion.

Roots

plaudoplos- · Latin · clap, applaud

Synonyms for explosion

detonationn blowupn burstn blastn outburstn eruptionn boomn blowoutn fulminationn blazen

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Where does explosion come from?

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