Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A sudden, violent bursting apart, usually from high internal pressure and with a loud bang.
Natural examples
Die Explosion zerstörte mehrere Fenster.
The explosion shattered several windows.
Nach dem Knall alarmierten Nachbarn die Feuerwehr.
After the blast, neighbors called the fire department.
Nach der Explosion sperrte die Feuerwehr die Straße ab.
After the explosion, firefighters closed the street.
Usage note
Explosion usually means a physical blast and pressure wave; figuratively, people also speak of an explosion in costs.
Mini-lesson: Explosion
A sudden, violent bursting apart, usually from high internal pressure and with a loud bang. Explosion usually means a physical blast and pressure wave; figuratively, people also speak of an explosion in costs.
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