English to English verb
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cause to burst with a violent release of energy | | Example: We exploded the nuclear bomb
source: wordnet30
2 |
burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction | | Example: the bomb detonated at noon The Molotov cocktail exploded
source: wordnet30
3 |
To explode with a sudden report; as, niter detonates with sulphur. | | source: webster1913
4 |
To cause to explode; to cause to burn or inflame with a sudden report. | | source: webster1913
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