explosion

A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction.

The act of exploding or bursting.

“the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children”

The terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant.

A golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball.

A sudden great increase.

“the population explosion”

“the information explosion”

A sudden outburst.

“an explosion of laughter”

“an explosion of rage”

The noise caused by an explosion.

“the explosion was heard a mile away”