plosion

plo·sion

uncommon

noun

1.

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

Synonyms

explosion

Related words

Word family

explode

Broader terms

release

Parts

stop consonant

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Grammar

noun
singular	plosion
plural	plosions

Nearby words

plodding ploddingly plonk plonk down plop plosive plosive consonant plosive speech sound plot Plotinus

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