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ex•plode

Pronunciation: (ik-splōd'), [key]
—v., -plod•ed, -plod•ing.

—v.i.
1. to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (opposed to implode).
2. to burst, fly into pieces, or break up violently with a loud report, as a boiler from excessive pressure of steam.
3. to burst forth violently or emotionally, esp. with noise, laughter, violent speech, etc.: He exploded with rage when contradicted.
4. Phonet.(of plosives) to terminate the occlusive phase with a plosion. Cf. implode (def. 2).
5. Golf.to play an explosion shot on a golf ball.

—v.t.
1. to cause (gunpowder, a boiler, etc.) to explode.
2. to cause to be rejected; destroy the repute of; discredit or disprove: to explode a theory.
3. Phonet.to end with plosion.
4. Golf.to play an explosion shot on (a golf ball).
5. Obs.to drive (a player, play, etc.) from the stage by loud expressions of disapprobation.

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