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Dictionary definition for: Explode
1. (v) cause to explode; "We exploded the nuclear bomb"
2. (v) burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded"
3. (v) show a violent emotional reaction; "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"
4. (v) be unleashed; burst forth with violence or noise; "His anger exploded"
5. (v) destroy by exploding; "The enemy exploded the bridge"
6. (v) cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
7. (v) drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
8. (v) show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
9. (v) increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner; "The population of India is exploding" "The island''s rodent population irrupted"
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