explosion

• Nom désignant une libération soudaine et violente d'énergie, souvent accompagnée d'un bruit fort, de chaleur et d'une expansion rapide des gaz.

A noun referring to a sudden, violent release of energy, often accompanied by a loud noise, heat, and the rapid expansion of gases.

1. Sudden violent burstB1formal

   A sudden, violent release of energy, often with a loud noise and destruction.

   Explosion (déflagration violente)

   • The explosion destroyed the entire building.
   • Firefighters arrived minutes after the explosion.
   • The explosion was heard from miles away.

   Synonymesbangblastburstdetonationdischargeeruptionreport

   Antonymescalmimplosionquietstillness

2. B2formal

   A sudden, rapid increase in size, amount, or activity.

   Explosion (augmentation rapide)

   • There was an explosion of interest in online learning.
   • The population explosion in the city caused housing shortages.
   • The company experienced an explosion in sales after the new product launch.

   Synonymesboombursteruptionescalationjumpleapproliferationspurtsurgeupsurge

3. Outburst of emotionB2informal

   A sudden, strong expression of emotion, especially anger or laughter.

   Explosion d'émotion

   • His explosion of anger surprised everyone in the room.
   • She had an explosion of laughter at his joke.
   • The crowd's explosion of joy was deafening.

   Synonymesbursteruptionfitflare-upoutburstparoxysmspasmstorm