explosion
US /ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
UK /ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
1.
ledakan, peledakan
a violent bursting with a loud noise, caused by the sudden release of energy
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The building was severely damaged by the explosion.
Bangunan itu rusak parah akibat ledakan.
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There was a loud explosion that shook the entire neighborhood.
Ada ledakan keras yang mengguncang seluruh lingkungan.
2.
ledakan, peningkatan drastis
a sudden, rapid, and often dramatic increase in number or amount
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There has been an explosion in the number of mobile phone users.
Terjadi ledakan jumlah pengguna ponsel.
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The city experienced a population explosion in the last decade.
Kota itu mengalami ledakan populasi dalam dekade terakhir.