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Plosive

//ˈploʊsɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Produced from opening a previously closed oral passage.
Noun
  1. 1
    A speech sound produced by opening a closed vocal tract.
  2. 2
    a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Clipping of explosive.

Etymology 2

Clipping of explosive.

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