Definition of Explosions. Meaning of Explosions. Synonyms of Explosions

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Definition of Explosions

Explosion
Explosion Ex*plo"sion, n. [L. explosio a driving off by clapping: cf. F. explosion explosion. See Explode.] 1. The act of exploding; detonation; a chemical action which causes the sudden formation of a great volume of expanded gas; as, the explosion of gunpowder, of fire damp,etc. 2. A bursting with violence and loud noise, because of internal pressure; as, the explosion of a gun, a bomb, a steam boiler, etc. 3. A violent outburst of feeling, manifested by excited language, action, etc.; as, an explosion of wrath. A formidable explosion of high-church fanaticism. --Macaulay.

Meaning of Explosions from wikipedia

- surface. Supersonic explosions created by high explosives are known as detonations and travel through shock waves. Subsonic explosions are created by low...
- of others. The explosions occurred at a container storage station in the Binhai New Area of Tianjin, China. The first two explosions occurred 33 seconds...
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- extremely large explosions, accidental and intentional, caused by modern high explosives, boiling liquid expanding vapour explosions (BLEVEs), older explosives...
- hypothetical device. Nuclear explosions are used in nuclear weapons and nuclear testing. Atmospheric nuclear explosions are ****ociated with mushroom clouds...
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- A dust explosion is the rapid combustion of fine particles suspended in the air within an enclosed location. Dust explosions can occur where any dis****d...
- consequent damage due to explosions were inevitable. However, improved design and maintenance markedly reduced the number of boiler explosions by the end of the...
- Explosions". American Red Cross. April 15, 2013. Archived from the original on April 18, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2013. "Boston Marathon Explosions:...
- This is a list of tank truck explosions. The Los Alfaques disaster was a tank truck explosion that occurred near a holiday campsite on Tuesday 11 July...