exploded; exploding
1
: to burst forth with sudden violence or noise from internal energy: such as
a
: to undergo a rapid chemical or nuclear reaction with the production of noise, heat, and violent expansion of gases
dynamite explodes
b
: to burst violently as a result of pressure from within
2
a
: to give forth a sudden strong and noisy outburst of emotion
exploded in anger
b
: to move with sudden speed and force
exploded from the starting gate
3
: to increase rapidly
the population of the city exploded
4
: to suggest an explosion (as in appearance or effect)
shrubs exploded with blossoms
1
: to cause to explode or burst noisily
explode a bomb
2
: to bring into disrepute or discredit
explode a theory
3
archaic
: to drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
exploder
noun
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