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explode

explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ verb
explodes; exploded; exploding
explode
/ɪkˈsploʊd/
verb
explodes; exploded; exploding
Britannica Dictionary definition of EXPLODE
: to suddenly break apart in a violent way with parts flying outward
[no object]
[+ object]
compare implode
[no object]
: to change in a very sudden and violent way
: to move with sudden speed and force
: to be affected by something very suddenly
[no object] : to express emotion in a sudden and violent way
[+ object] : to say (something) in a sudden and angry way
[+ object] : to show that (something, such as a belief or theory) is false
[no object] : to increase very quickly