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explosions
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a sudden, forceful release of energy due to a chemical or nuclear reaction, causing rapid expansion of gases, loud noise, and often destruction
- The explosion at the factory was caused by a malfunction in the chemical storage tanks.
- Scientists studied the explosion's aftermath to understand the effects of the nuclear reaction.
- The explosion shattered windows in nearby buildings and caused extensive damage.
- Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene of the explosion to provide assistance.
- The explosion was so powerful that it could be heard from miles away.
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the act of exploding or bursting
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in golf, a powerful shot from a bunker that displaces sand along with the ball
- His explosion from the bunker landed the ball just inches from the hole.
- She practiced her explosion shots to improve her bunker play.
- The explosion shot sent sand flying but landed the ball on the green.
- His successful explosion impressed everyone watching the game.
- Practicing explosion shots is crucial for mastering bunker play.
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(phonetics) the sudden release of built-up air pressure following the occlusive phase of a stop consonant, resulting in a burst of sound
- The explosion at the end of the "t" sound in "cat" is what gives it its sharp quality.
- Linguists study the explosion of stop consonants to understand speech patterns.
- The explosion in the pronunciation of "d" in "dog" is a key characteristic of stop consonants.
- The teacher emphasized the importance of the explosion in properly articulating the "k" sound in "kick."
- The explosion after the occlusion phase of the "p" sound in "pat" is essential for clear speech.
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a sudden and intense outburst or release of emotion, activity, or noise
- His explosion of laughter filled the room and made everyone smile.
- The explosion of applause from the audience showed their appreciation for the performance.
- She had an explosion of anger when she found out about the mistake.
- The explosion of creativity resulted in a series of impressive paintings.
- The explosion of noise from the fireworks startled the nearby animals.
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a rapid, unexpected, and considerable rise in something
- The tech industry saw an explosion of innovation in the past decade.
- There was an explosion in the popularity of online learning platforms during the pandemic.
- The city experienced an explosion in population growth after the new factory opened.
- The artist's career took off with an explosion of interest following his latest exhibition.
- Social media has led to an explosion of information being shared worldwide.