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explosion

Pronunciation: /ɛk.splo.zjɔ̃/

“explosion” is a French word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. explosion

In French

  1. État, bruit, mouvement subit et impétueux que produisent les poudres, les mélanges de salpêtre et de soufre, certains mélanges de gaz, etc., lorsqu’ils s’enflamment.
  2. Action d’éclater, produite par l’excès de tension.
  3. Se dit en parlant des passions violentes qui viennent à éclater.
  4. Accroissement très rapide, spectaculaire.

Etymology

From Latin explosiōnem.

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