explosion Antonyms
Meaning of explosion
explosion (n)
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
the act of exploding or bursting
a sudden great increase
the noise caused by an explosion
the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
a sudden outburst
a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball
explosion (n.)
The act of exploding; detonation; a chemical action which causes the sudden formation of a great volume of expanded gas; as, the explosion of gunpowder, of fire damp,etc.
A bursting with violence and loud noise, because of internal pressure; as, the explosion of a gun, a bomb, a steam boiler, etc.
A violent outburst of feeling, manifested by excited language, action, etc.; as, an explosion of wrath.
explosion Sentence Examples
- The fiery explosion lit up the night sky, sending shockwaves through the surrounding area.
- The sound of an explosion echoed through the valley, causing the birds to scatter in alarm.
- The laboratory explosion resulted in the release of toxic chemicals, forcing the evacuation of the nearby town.
- The volcano erupted violently, spewing lava and ash into the air, causing a massive explosion that shook the region.
- The fireworks display culminated in a spectacular explosion of colors and lights, leaving the audience in awe.
- The impact of the meteorite hitting the earth's surface created a massive explosion that left a crater several miles wide.
- The pressure cooker exploded in the kitchen, sending shards of metal and hot food flying everywhere.
- The faulty wiring caused an explosion in the electrical panel, cutting off power to the entire building.
- The explosion at the chemical plant released a cloud of toxic gas, prompting authorities to issue an evacuation order for the surrounding area.
- The demolition of the old building involved a controlled explosion that brought the structure down in a matter of seconds.
FAQs About the word explosion
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction, the act of exploding or bursting, a sudden great increase, the noise caused by an explosio
eruption, detonation, blast, firing,bursting, outburst, burst, shooting, pop, boom
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The fiery explosion lit up the night sky, sending shockwaves through the surrounding area.
The sound of an explosion echoed through the valley, causing the birds to scatter in alarm.
The laboratory explosion resulted in the release of toxic chemicals, forcing the evacuation of the nearby town.
The volcano erupted violently, spewing lava and ash into the air, causing a massive explosion that shook the region.
