explosion

noun

1.
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
blowup detonation
Derived from:
explode
2.
the act of exploding or bursting
burst
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explode
3.
a sudden great increase
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explode
4.
the noise caused by an explosion
5.
the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
plosion
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explode
6.
a sudden outburst
blow-up
Derived from:
explode
7.
a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball