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explosion

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/ɪkˈspləʊʒən/ · ex-plo-sion

a violent burst or rupture that sends forth energy and matter.

Meanings

nounformal

a violent burst or rupture that sends forth energy and matter.

ایک زور دار پھٹنا یا پھٹنے کی وجہ سے توانائی اور مادے کا نکلنا۔

دھماکہ

dhamaakaa

Synonyms

blastdetonationeruptionدھماکہفَضْخپھٹنا

Antonyms

calmpeacestillnessخاموشیسکونسکوت

Common Collocations

  • gas explosion
  • explosion of anger
  • nuclear explosion

Example Sentences

The explosion caused significant damage to the building.

دھماکے نے عمارت کو شدید نقصان پہنچایا۔

Dhamaakay ne imaarat ko shadeed nuqsan pohanchaya.

He was startled by the loud explosion nearby.

اسے قریب میں ہونے والے بلند دھماکے سے حیرت ہوئی۔

Usay qareeb mein honay walay buland dhamaakay se hairat hui.

The scientists studied the effects of the explosion on the surrounding area.

سائنسدانوں نے ارد گرد کے علاقے پر دھماکے کے اثرات کا مطالعہ کیا۔

Sainsdaanon ne ard gird ke ilaqay par dhamaakay ke asraat ka mutaala kiya.

Easily Confused With

implosion:An implosion is a process where an object collapses inward, whereas an explosion is a burst outward.

Word Family

explode
verbپھٹنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an explosive popcorn popping out of the container.

Imagine a firework bursting in the night sky.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آتش فشاں کی طرح پھٹ پڑتا ہے

Aatish fashaan ki tarah phat parhta hai

It bursts like a volcano.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دھماکے سے پہلے خاموشی ہوتی ہے

Dhamaakay se pehlay khamoshi hoti hai

There is silence before the explosion.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "explosio" — a bursting forth

First known use: 15th century

The term 'explosion' originates from the Latin word 'explosio,' which means 'a driving out or expulsion.' The word evolved through Middle English before reaching its modern form.