explosion
US /ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
UK /ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
1.
letupan, ledakan
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 rosak teruk akibat letupan.
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There was a loud explosion that shook the entire neighborhood.
Terdapat letupan kuat yang menggegarkan seluruh kejiranan.
2.
peningkatan mendadak, ledakan
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.
Terdapat peningkatan mendadak dalam bilangan pengguna telefon bimbit.
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The city experienced a population explosion in the last decade.
Bandar itu mengalami ledakan populasi dalam dekad yang lalu.