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implosive

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im⋅plo⋅sive

  [im-ploh-siv] Phonetics
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–adjective
1. characterized by a partial vacuum behind the point of closure.
–noun
2. an implosive stop.
Origin:
1875–80; im- 1 + (ex)plosive

Related forms:
im⋅plo⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
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im·plo·sive   (ĭm-plō'sĭv)   
n.  A stop consonant pronounced with the breath drawn in.
im·plo'sive adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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