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implode
[ im-plohd ]
/ ɪmˈploʊd /
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verb (used without object), im·plod·ed, im·plod·ing.
to burst inward (opposed to explode).
verb (used with object), im·plod·ed, im·plod·ing.
Phonetics. to pronounce by implosion.
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implode
/ (ɪmˈpləʊd) /
verb
to collapse or cause to collapse inwards in a violent manner as a result of external pressurethe vacuum flask imploded
(tr) to pronounce (a consonant) with or by implosion
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Word Origin for implode
C19: from im- + (ex) plode
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