Explosion
dieNounexplosion; blast
English translations
- 01
explosion
- 02
explosion
- 03
blast
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine plötzliche, heftige Freisetzung von Energie, oft mit einer starken Ausdehnung des Volumens verbunden.
- English meaning
- Explosion
- Synonym
- Detonation, Knall
- German example
- Die Explosion war in der ganzen Stadt zu hören.
- English example
- The explosion could be heard throughout the city.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Explosion
- Plural Form
- die Explosionen
Related words
- explosionsfähig
explosive
- Explosionsgefahr
Danger of explosion
- Staubexplosion
dust explosion
- explosionsfähig
Explosive
- explosionsgefährlich
Explosive means that there is a risk of explosion, typically due to flammable substances or conditions.
- Explosionsgefahr
Explosion hazard
- explosionsgefährdet
Explosion hazard
- explosionsartig
explosively
- Staubexplosion
Dust explosion
- Supernovaexplosion
Supernova explosion
- Atombombenexplosion
The detonation of an atomic bomb, causing immense destruction and radioactive radiation.
- Knallgasprobe
explosion test
- Verpuffung
Deflagration
- Stoßwelle
Shock wave
- Rubidiumazid
Rubidium azide
- Aerosolbombe
Aerosol bomb
- Atomblitz
Atomic flash
- sprengen
Blow up
- detonieren
To detonate
- Knall
Bang
- Feuerwerk
Fireworks
- Nagelbombe
nail bomb, a bomb packed with nails to cause additional shrapnel damage upon explosion.
- Trümmer
Debris is the remains of something destroyed, such as buildings after an explosion or earthquake.
- Einschlag
Impact
- Zünder
A detonator is a device that triggers an explosion, usually in explosives or fireworks.
- Bresche
Breach
- Pilzwolke
Mushroom cloud
- Fallout
fallout
- Chlorknallgasreaktion
The chlorine oxyhydrogen reaction is a chemical reaction in which chlorine and hydrogen react explosively to form hydrogen chloride when exposed to light.
- Rauchwolke
cloud of smoke
- Schmauchspur
Powder burn mark
- Granatsplitter
shrapnel
- Explosimeter
Explosimeter
- Maar
Maar
- knallen
to bang, to burst
- bollern
To rumble means to produce a loud, deep sound, often from an engine or explosion.
- zerplatzen
to burst
- zersprengen
To blow up
- funkenfrei
Spark-free means that no sparks can be generated, often in connection with safety precautions in potentially explosive areas.
- Detonation
A detonation is an extremely rapid combustion that propagates at supersonic speed, producing a shock wave.
- bombensicher
Bombproof means extremely secure or resistant to explosions.
- Eruption
Eruption
- Supernova
Supernova
- Bombe
Bomb
- Urknall
Big Bang
- Ausbruch
Outbreak
- Hyperinflation
hyperinflation
Example sentences with “Explosion”
Die Explosion war weithin zu hören. (The explosion could be heard from far away.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of 'Explosion'?
The plural is 'die Explosionen'. It is a feminine noun.