Definition of explode

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Explode (v. i.) To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder explodes.

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Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To drive from the stage by noisy expressions of disapprobation; to hoot off; to drive away or reject noisily; as, to explode a play..
Exploder :: Exploder (n.) One who rejects an opinion or scheme with open contempt.
Fire :: Fire (v. t.) To cause to explode; as, to fire a torpedo; to disharge; as, to fire a musket or cannon; to fire cannon balls, rockets, etc..
Petard :: Petard (n.) A case containing powder to be exploded, esp. a conical or cylindrical case of metal filled with powder and attached to a plank, to be exploded against and break down gates, barricades, drawbridges, etc. It has been superseded..
Fulminate :: Fulminate (v. i.) To thunder; hence, to make a loud, sudden noise; to detonate; to explode with a violent report..
Explode :: Explode (v. i.) To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder explodes.
Burst :: Burst (v. i.) To fly apart or in pieces; of break open; to yield to force or pressure, especially to a sudden and violent exertion of force, or to pressure from within; to explode; as, the boiler had burst; the buds will burst in spring..
Torpedo :: Torpedo (n.) A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object..
Detonize :: Detonize (v. t. & i.) To explode, or cause to explode; to burn with an explosion; to detonate..
Lock :: Lock (n.) That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc..
Fizgig :: Fizgig (n.) A firework, made of damp powder, which makes a fizzing or hissing noise when it explodes..
Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To bring into disrepute, and reject; to drive from notice and acceptance; as, to explode a scheme, fashion, or doctrine..
Exploder :: Exploder (n.) One who or that which explodes.
Torpedo :: Torpedo (n.) An explosive cartridge or shell lowered or dropped into a bored oil well, and there exploded, to clear the well of obstructions or to open communication with a source of supply of oil..
Caisson :: Caisson (n.) A chest filled with explosive materials, to be laid in the way of an enemy and exploded on his approach..
Displode :: Displode (v. i.) To burst with a loud report; to explode.
Explodent :: Explodent (n.) See Explosive, n., 2..
Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To drive out with violence and noise, as by powder..
Spring :: Spring (v. t.) To cause to explode; as, to spring a mine..
Detonate :: Detonate (v. i.) To explode with a sudden report; as, niter detonates with sulphur..
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