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explosions

 

[ ษชkหˆsplษ™สŠส’(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a war zone

A sudden release of energy in the form of noise, heat, and pressure, often resulting in destruction and damage.

Synonyms

blasts, bursts, detonations

Examples of usage

  • The explosions could be heard from miles away.
  • The force of the explosions shattered windows in nearby buildings.
Context #2 | Noun

in a chemistry lab

A rapid increase in volume and release of energy in a confined space, creating a shock wave.

Synonyms

blow-ups, eruptions, ignitions

Examples of usage

  • The chemical reactions caused several explosions in the lab.
  • Proper safety measures are crucial to prevent explosions.
Context #3 | Noun

in a fireworks display

A bursting or blowing apart of a container or other system due to internal pressure.

Synonyms

fireballs, fireworks, pyrotechnics

Examples of usage

  • The grand finale of the fireworks show featured spectacular explosions in the sky.
  • The colorful explosions lit up the night.

Translations

Translations of the word "explosions" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น explosรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคธเฅเคซเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Explosionen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ledakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฑัƒั…ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ eksplozje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆ†็™บ (ใฐใใฏใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท explosions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ explosiones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท patlamalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญ๋ฐœ (ํญ๋ฐœ๋“ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ูุฌุงุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝbuchy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ explรณzie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆ†็‚ธ (bร ozhร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ eksplozije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprengingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹ะปั‹ัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒ—แƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ partlayฤฑลŸlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ explosiones

Etymology

The word 'explosions' originated from the Latin word 'explosionem' which means 'a bursting'. The concept of explosions has been known since ancient times, with gunpowder being one of the earliest known explosive materials. Over the centuries, the understanding and use of explosions have evolved, leading to their diverse applications in warfare, industry, and entertainment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,576, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.