explosion
Translation
explosion, blast, outburst, sudden increase
Examples
The bomb caused a huge explosion.
The bomb caused a huge explosion.
There was an explosion of interest in the new technology.
There was an explosion of interest in the new technology.
Grammar Patterns
an explosion of ((sth.)) a sudden and large increase in (sth.) There was an explosion of interest in the topic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blast, detonation, outburst; Antonyms: implosion
Etymology
From Latin 'explodere' (to drive out by clapping), from 'ex-' (out) + 'plaudere' (to clap).
Memory Tips
Imagine something bursting 'outwards' with a loud noise, like a clap.