Read the dictionary definition of explode. All definitions for this word.
1. increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
1. The population of India is exploding
2. The island's rodent population irrupted
2. burst outward, usually with noise
1. The champagne bottle exploded
3. burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
1. the bomb detonated at noon
2. The Molotov cocktail exploded
4. be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
1. His anger exploded
5. cause to burst with a violent release of energy
1. We exploded the nuclear bomb
6. show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
7. show a violent emotional reaction
1. The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary
8. drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
9. cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
10. destroy by exploding
1. The enemy exploded the bridge
