explosion

Definition

A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.

Etymology

From French explosion, from Latin explōsiōnis, genitive form of explōsio, from explōdo (“I drive out by clapping”), from ex- and plōdo (“I clap or strike”). For more information see explode.

Example Sentences

• "A man was injured by an explosion caused by drilling into a missed shot at the Mendota mine above Silver Plume, Colo."
• "As with the Lejeuneaceae, this pattern of massive speciation appears to be correlated with the Cretaceous explosion of the angiosperms and the simultaneous creation of a host of new microenvironments, differing in humidity, light intensity, texture, etc."
• "Her image is supposedly rebellious, but she looks scrubbed and healthy, with an explosion of blonde hair and generous curves shoved into too-tight clothing."

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