Explosion

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NOUN

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

the act of exploding or bursting

a sudden great increase

the noise caused by an explosion

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

a sudden outburst

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

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