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Meanings of explosion in inglês

russo
взрыв
português
estouro
espanhol
explosion
catalão
esclat
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Sudden release of energy through high temperatures and gas expansion.

Related terms
estouro
português
explosão
catalão
detonació
espanhol
explosión

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

explosão

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

Usage of explosion in inglês
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Recent years have seen an explosion of public interest in historical photographs.
The Irish Times
2
Car uncoupled in tunnel; explosion; both men instantly killed; submarine tunnel wrecked.
The Transgressors / Story of a Great Sin / A Political Novel of ...
3
Local media also reported another explosion in a different area of Kabul.
Radio NZ
4
Next year, Kahoolawe could see a whole new kind of explosion: tourism.
Wired
5
The company said it was unclear so far what caused the explosion.
Reuters
6
A second explosion minutes after struck a bar near Mombasa's main stadium.
The Irish Times
7
Residents said they heard an explosion followed by gunfire over several hours.
Radio NZ
8
Meanwhile, the investigation into what caused the mid-air explosion last year continues.
The Irish Times
9
Eight people wounded in the explosion were taken to hospital, police said.
Reuters
10
We have consequently witnessed an explosion of research activities applying the technology.
Wired
11
Seven workers had been injured in the explosion along with four soldiers.
Reuters
12
British army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion on the vehicle.
The Irish Times
13
I therefore doubt that this explosion was targeted specifically against your personnel.
Beginnings
14
What's really needed is a contingency plan to handle a euro explosion.
Reuters
15
There was a very limited risk of explosion, he told Morning Report.
Radio NZ
16
Neither of us could believe the incredible worldwide explosion when it happened.
Ebony
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