Explode

·vt To drive out with violence and noise, as by powder.

II. Explode ·vi To burst forth with sudden violence and noise; as, at this, his wrath exploded.

III. Explode ·vi To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder explodes.

IV. Explode ·vt To bring into disrepute, and reject; to drive from notice and acceptance; as, to explode a scheme, fashion, or doctrine.

V. Explode ·vt To cause to explode or burst noisily; to Detonate; as, to explode powder by touching it with fire.

VI. Explode ·vt To drive from the stage by noisy expressions of disapprobation; to hoot off; to drive away or reject noisily; as, to explode a play.

VII. Explode ·vi To burst with force and a loud report; to detonate, as a shell filled with powder or the like material, or as a boiler from too great pressure of steam.