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explosion

/ɛkspləˈzɪʊn/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does explosion mean?

noun, verb

A sudden, violent release of energy, often accompanied by a loud noise, or a sudden and violent increase in something, such as a situation or a problem.

Example

"The explosion of the firework lit up the night sky."

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