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verb (used without object)
1.
to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (opposed to implode).
2.
to burst, fly into pieces, or break up violently with a loud report, as a boiler from excessive pressure of steam.
3.
to burst forth violently or emotionally, especially with noise, laughter, violent speech, etc.: He exploded with rage when contradicted.
4.
Phonetics. (of plosives) to terminate the occlusive phase with a plosion. Compare implode (def. 2).
5.
Golf. to play an explosion shot on a golf ball.
verb (used with object)
6.
to cause (gunpowder, a boiler, etc.) to explode.
7.
to cause to be rejected; destroy the repute of; discredit or disprove: to explode a theory.
8.
Phonetics. to end with plosion.
9.
Golf. to play an explosion shot on (a golf ball).
10.
Obsolete. to drive (a player, play, etc.) from the stage by loud expressions of disapprobation.
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Exploder
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Origin:
1530–40; < Latin explōdere to drive off by clapping, drive away, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + plod- variant stem of plaudere to clap, beat
1530–40; < Latin explōdere to drive off by clapping, drive away, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + plod- variant stem of plaudere to clap, beat
Related forms
ex·plod·er, noun
pre·ex·plode, verb, pre·ex·plod·ed, pre·ex·plod·ing.
un·ex·plod·ed, adjective
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