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explode
[ik-splohd]
verb (used without object)
to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (implode ).
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.
Golf., to play an explosion shot on a golf ball.
verb (used with object)
to cause (gunpowder, a boiler, etc.) to explode.
to cause to be rejected; destroy the repute of; discredit or disprove.
to explode a theory.
Phonetics., to end with plosion.
Golf., to play an explosion shot on (a golf ball).
Obsolete., to drive (a player, play, etc.) from the stage by loud expressions of disapprobation.
explode
/ ɪkˈspləʊd /
verb
to burst or cause to burst with great violence as a result of internal pressure, esp through the detonation of an explosive; blow up
to destroy or be destroyed in this manner
to explode a bridge
(of a gas) to undergo or cause (a gas) to undergo a sudden violent expansion, accompanied by heat, light, a shock wave, and a loud noise, as a result of a fast uncontrolled exothermic chemical or nuclear reaction
(intr) to react suddenly or violently with emotion, etc
to explode with anger
(intr) (esp of a population) to increase rapidly
(tr) to show (a theory, etc) to be baseless; refute and make obsolete
(tr) phonetics to pronounce (a stop) with audible plosion
Other Word Forms
- exploder noun
- preexplode verb
- unexploded adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of explode1
Example Sentences
On the second track, “Bumpy,” what sounds like a sonic rendering of an exploding box of crayons leads to a throbbing pulse that could be a sentient computer’s ticking heart.
The woman explodes like a shattered diamond in a blast of golden-white light.
They lost their lives when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in 1986.
The “torpedo” would be drawn against the ship and explode.
Anime is king in Japan but the popularity of animation has also exploded elsewhere.
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