In the beginning, the English word explode had the meaning "to drive from the stage by a noisy expression of dislike."

EXPLODE definition: to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (implode ). See examples of explode used in a …

Define exploding. exploding synonyms, exploding pronunciation, exploding translation, English dictionary definition of exploding. v. ex·plod·ed , ex·plod·ing , ex·plodes v. intr. 1. To release …

If an object such as a bomb explodes or if someone or something explodes it, it bursts loudly and with great force, often causing damage or injury. They were clearing up when the second bomb exploded. …

Definition of explode verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [intransitive, transitive] to burst (= break apart) or make something burst loudly and violently, causing damage synonym blow …

EXPLODING definition: 1. present participle of explode 2. to break up into pieces violently, or to cause something to do…. Learn more.

to move or act suddenly and quickly with force: [no object] to explode in laughter. disprove:[~ + object] The new findings about the solar system explode the present theories. See -plaud-, -plod-. ex•plode …

Present participle of explode. My head is exploding from all this rubbish. All forms of online media are exploding in a similar fashion. Yes, from the exploding soufflé show. An exploding harpoon is fired …

An explosion is a rapid expansion in volume associated with an extreme outward release of energy, usually with the generation of high temperatures and release of high-pressure gases. Supersonic …

Explode 's two most common meanings refer to a physically destructive act, most commonly a bomb going off, or metaphorically, as in your parents' sudden fury when they see your end-of-year grades. …