Dictionary Check: explosion

"explosion" is a valid word!

Scrabble 18 points
Words with Friends 21 points

Definition

noun

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

Synonyms:
noun

the act of exploding or bursting

Example: "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"
Synonyms:
noun

a sudden great increase

Example: "the population explosion"
noun

the noise caused by an explosion

Example: "the explosion was heard a mile away"
noun

the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant

Synonyms:
noun

a sudden outburst

Example: "an explosion of laughter"

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