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explosion

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/ · UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒən/

Forms: explosions

explosion means: A sudden violent burst that releases energy, often causing damage and a loud noise.

noun

VIOLENT BLASTB1

A sudden violent burst that releases energy, often causing damage and a loud noise.

  • We heard a loud explosion.
  • The explosion broke every window in the street.
  • Several explosions shook the factory last night.

Similar words: blast

Common phrases: a loud explosion, gas explosion, an explosion occurred, chemical explosion

Questions about explosion

What does explosion mean?

A sudden violent burst that releases energy, often causing damage and a loud noise.

What is explosion in other languages?

Türkçe: patlama · Español: explosión · Français: explosion · Deutsch: Explosion · Italiano: esplosione · 日本語: 爆発

How do you pronounce explosion?

In American English /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/; in British English /ɪkˈspləʊʒən/.

How do you use explosion in a sentence?

We heard a loud explosion. The explosion broke every window in the street.

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