explosion

(noun) a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction. Synonyms: detonation, blowup.

(noun) the act of exploding or bursting. Synonyms: burst. Examples: "The explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children." "The burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft."

(noun) a sudden great increase. Examples: "The population explosion." "The information explosion."

(noun) the noise caused by an explosion. Example: "The explosion was heard a mile away."

(noun) the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant. Synonyms: plosion.

(noun) a sudden outburst. Examples: "An explosion of laughter." "An explosion of rage."

(noun) a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball.