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Vocabulary Entry
explosion
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sudden and violent release of energy, often resulting in an expansion of gas or materials.
Example Sentences
"The explosion was heard miles away."
"Firefighters responded quickly to the gas explosion in the building."
"The scientists studied the effects of the explosion on the surrounding landscape."
V
verb
To burst or cause to burst with a loud noise; to explode.
Example Sentences
"The volcano may explode at any moment."
"She accidentally exploded the balloon while trying to inflate it."
"The cartoon character exploded in a cloud of dust."