Reference meaning
explosion
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a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Related source terms
detonationblowup
Other meanings
2. noun
the act of exploding or bursting
3. noun
a sudden great increase
4. noun
the noise caused by an explosion
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