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Exploder

//ɪkˈspləʊ.də(ɹ)// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Someone or something that explodes.
  2. 2
    A device to trigger explosive detonators such as a plunger or crank operated electrical generator.
  3. 3
    A device to trigger explosions in torpedoes.
  4. 4
    A person who directs their anger outward.

    "To a certain extent anger is natural. The therapeutic question is to determine how anger affects attitude and managerial skills. In general, anger behaviour results in the so-called anger personalities: the exploders and the imploders."

  5. 5
    One who rejects an opinion or scheme with open contempt. archaic

    "scandalous Exploders of the Doctrine of Passive Obedience"

Etymology

From explode + -er.

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