Word Type

Noun

The word "explosion" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

implosion

Typical Location

universe

Causes

death destruction

Dbpedia Genre

melodic hardcore punk rock skate punk

Derived Terms

Cambrian explosion Coulomb explosion bacon explosion controlled explosion counterexplosion cryptoexplosion explosion ship explosion shot explosion-proof explosionlike explosionproof explosiony hyper explosion hyper-explosion hyperexplosion implosion like an explosion in a paint factory microexplosion nonexplosion nuclear explosion smoke explosion superexplosion

Has Property

loud

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

blowup change of integrity discharge ebullition effusion golf shot golf stroke gush increase noise outburst release swing tone ending

Type Of (IsA)

band change of integrity decomposition discharge effusion energy conversion process golf stroke increase noise suicide attack

Related Terms

explode explosive in . principle of explosion

Related Terms

burst chemical energy explode explosive increase mechanical nuclear outburst pressure principle of explosion sound violent

Synonym Network

bang blast boom burst detonation eruption fulmination plosion

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