blowup

• Nom ayant plusieurs sens : libération soudaine d'énergie due à une réaction chimique ou nucléaire ; expression violente et incontrôlée d'émotions ; ou agrandissement photographique.

A noun with multiple meanings: a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction; an unrestrained expression of emotion; or a photographic print that has been enlarged.

1. ExplosionB2formalscientific

   A sudden, violent release of energy, often caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction.

   Explosion

   • The blowup at the chemical plant was heard miles away.
   • Authorities are investigating the cause of the blowup.
   • The controlled blowup demolished the old building safely.

   Synonymesbangblastboomburstdetonationdischargeeruption

2. Angry outburstB2informal

   An unrestrained expression of strong emotion, especially anger.

   Explosion de colère

   • He had a major blowup with his boss over the deadline.
   • Their argument turned into a huge blowup in the middle of the restaurant.
   • After the blowup, they didn't speak for days.

   Synonymeseruptionexplosionfitflare-upoutbursttantrum

3. Enlarged photographB2formalart

   A photographic print that has been made larger than the original negative or digital file.

   Agrandissement photographique

   • She framed a beautiful blowup of their wedding photo.
   • The gallery displayed a massive blowup of the landscape shot.
   • He ordered a blowup of the group picture for his office wall.

   Synonymesenlargement