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
noun
the act of exploding or bursting
Example:
"the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"
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
noun
a sudden outburst
Example:
"an explosion of laughter"
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