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ex·plo·sion (ĭk-splṓzhən)

[Latin explōsiō, explōsiōn-, a driving off, from explōsus past participle of explōdere, to drive out by clapping; see explode.]

noun 

    1. A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.
    2. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.
    3. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.
  2. A sudden, often vehement outburst: an explosion of rage.
  3. A sudden, great increase: a population explosion; the explosion of illegal drug use.
  4. Linguistics See plosion
plo·sion (plṓzhən)

[From explosion.]

noun 

  1. The articulation of a plosive sound.
  2. The sudden release of occluded air characteristically occurring in the articulation of certain stop consonants. Also called explosion