Explosion Definition
explosion
noun
- a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
- the act of exploding or bursting; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"
- a sudden great increase; "the population explosion"; "the information explosion"
- the noise caused by an explosion; "the explosion was heard a mile away"
- the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
- a sudden outburst; "an explosion of laughter"; "an explosion of rage"
- a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball
"Explosion" in song lyrics
See how explosion is used in real songs:
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"This right here, is an explosion"
9th Prince — Originators -
"When my hand touch mics, it ignites an explosion"
Allah Real f/ Tru-N-Livin — Buy Freedom -
"I manifest the cybernetic explosion"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled — Compatible
Words that rhyme with explosion
Usage tips for "explosion"
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