Explodes Synonyms and Antonyms

To cause to be no longer believed or valued
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. punctures
  2. discredits
  3. deflates
  4. debunks
To become manifest suddenly and in full force
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. flares
  2. erupts
  3. bursts
To come open or fly apart suddenly and violently, as from internal pressure
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. busts
  2. pops
  3. bursts
  4. blows
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. detonates

Words Related to Explodes

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Explodes Sentence Examples

  • It explodes when heated.

  • It explodes in contact with concentrated sulphuric acid.

  • It dissolves iodine and absorbs chlorine, and is decomposed by water with formation of chromic and hydrochloric acids; it takes fire in contact with sulphur, ammonia, alcohol, &c., and explodes in contact with phosphorus; it also acts as a powerful oxidizing agent.

  • It does not burn in air, but explodes, under the action of a flame or the electric spark, when mixed with half its volume of oxygen, giving the oxyfluoride, POF 3.

  • When dry it explodes even on touching with a feather.

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