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- DictionaryEx·plode/ikˈsplōd/
verb
- 1. burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, decomposition, excessive internal pressure, or other process, typically scattering fragments widely: "a large bomb exploded in a park"
- 2. (of a violent emotion or a situation) arise or develop suddenly: "tension that could explode into violence at any time"
The meaning of EXPLODE is to burst forth with sudden violence or noise from internal energy. How to use explode in a sentence. Did you know?
Explode definition: to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (opposed to implode).. See examples of EXPLODE used in a sentence.
EXPLODE definition: 1. to break up into pieces violently, or to cause something to do this: 2. to react suddenly with…. Learn more.
EXPLODE meaning: 1. to break up into pieces violently, or to cause something to do this: 2. to react suddenly with…. Learn more.
Anything and anyone can explode — that is, produce a violent, sudden and usually very loud release of energy.
explode. explode a myth. 7 meanings: 1. to burst or cause to burst with great violence as a result of internal pressure, esp through the detonation of.... Click for more definitions.
1. To release mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy by the sudden production of gases in a confined space: The bomb exploded. 2. To burst violently as a result of internal pressure. 3. To shatter with a loud noise: The vase exploded into tiny pieces when it hit the floor. 4.
to burst, fly into pieces, or break up violently with a loud report, as a boiler from excessive pressure of steam. to burst forth violently or emotionally, especially with noise, laughter, violent speech, etc.: He exploded with rage when contradicted. Phonetics. (of plosives) to terminate the occlusive phase with a plosion.
Explode definition: To release mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy by the sudden production of gases in a confined space.
[intransitive, transitive] to burst (= break apart) or make something burst loudly and violently, causing damage synonym blow up. A second bomb exploded in a crowded market. The firework exploded in his hand. explode something Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions.
