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explosion

Definition:

(nou) a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction (nou) the act of exploding or bursting (nou) a sudden great increase (nou) the noise caused by an explosion (nou) the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant (nou) a sudden outburst (nou) a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball

Phonetic Transcription:

ɪkˈspləʊʒən

Examples:

He accidentally sets the bomb off and dies in the explosion.

The other type of explosions is the combustible gases explosion.

The explosion demolished the building.

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