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explosion  detonation  blowup  bang  blast
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A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction WordNet 3.0
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A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
An explosion is a rapid expansion in volume of a given amount of matter associated with an extreme outward release of energy, usually with the generation of high temperatures and release of high-pressure gases. Wikipedia
Sudden increase in volume and release of energy in an extreme manner. Wikipedia Disambiguation
A violent, sudden release of energy resulting from powders or gases undergoing instantaneous ignition or from some other means of detonation, often accompanied by a force producing great amounts of heat, major structural damages, shock waves and flying shrapnel. OmegaWiki
A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical.). Wiktionary
Violent release of energy. Wiktionary (translation)
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