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exploding

UK
/ɪkˈspləʊdɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊdɪŋ/
exploding off
exploding out
exploding over
exploding up

Translations

explodinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪkˈspləʊdɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊdɪŋ/
Present-participle adjective describing something that is in the process of exploding or growing explosively.
galopantS’emploie pour une augmentation rapide et marquée; registre courant.
The exploding population in the city has led to a housing crisis.
La population galopante de la ville a provoqué une crise du logement.
explosifS’emploie pour une activité, une émotion ou un phénomène soudain et intense; peut aussi convenir au sens de détonation.
His exploding temper made it difficult for him to maintain relationships.
Son tempérament explosif lui rendait difficile le maintien de relations.
Synonyms
bursting
erupting
blasting
shattering
detonating
explodingnoun
UK
/ɪkˈspləʊdɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊdɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a common noun referring to the act or process of exploding.
The sudden exploding of the device shattered the windows.
L’explosion soudaine de l’appareil a brisé les fenêtres.
Synonyms
flare-up
explosion
detonation
blast
burst
eruption
outburst
blow-up
bursting
rupture
explodeverb

exploding

Gerund

exploded
Past Simple
exploded
Past Participle
exploding
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈspləʊd/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊd/
The fireworks exploded in the night sky, creating a dazzling display of colors.
Les feux d’artifice ont explosé dans le ciel nocturne, créant un spectacle éblouissant de couleurs.
faire exploser
The demolition team exploded the old building to make way for new construction.
L’équipe de démolition a fait exploser l’ancien bâtiment pour faire place à une nouvelle construction.
Additional translations
réfuterEmployé au sens figuré pour une théorie ou un mythe.
Synonyms
detonate
break apart
pop
go off
shatter
erupt
blow up
burst
Antonyms
implode
explodegerund / present participle

exploding

Participial adjective describing something currently undergoing rapid expansion or explosion
en pleine explosionSe dit surtout d’une évolution rapide ou d’un phénomène en expansion.
The exploding market for electric cars has surprised investors.
Le marché en pleine explosion des voitures électriques a surpris les investisseurs.
Synonyms
rupturing
combusting
shattering
blasting
detonating
bursting
erupting
exploding

Definitions

explodinggerund / present participle
Undergoing a rapid and violent expansion or increase.
The exploding population in the city has led to a housing crisis.
Characterized by a sudden and intense outburst of emotion or activity.
His exploding temper made it difficult for him to maintain relationships.
Bursting apart or causing to burst apart violently; detonating.
The soldiers took cover from the exploding shells overhead.
explodingnoun
The act or process of exploding.
The sudden exploding of the device shattered the windows.
explodeverb
To burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, excessive internal pressure, or other processes.
The fireworks exploded in the night sky, creating a dazzling display of colors.
To increase suddenly and dramatically in size, number, or extent.
The population of the city has exploded in the last decade.
To express strong emotion, especially anger, in a sudden and forceful way.
He exploded with rage when he found out about the betrayal.
To cause something to burst or shatter violently.
The demolition team exploded the old building to make way for new construction.
To disprove or invalidate thoroughly, especially a theory or myth.
Recent discoveries have exploded the long-held myth about the island's isolation.
explodegerund / present participle
Undergoing an explosion or sudden rapid increase; in the process of bursting or expanding.
The exploding market for electric cars has surprised investors.
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