implosive

Meanings

• noun

  A sudden inward collapse or implosion, especially of a celestial body.

  - "The implosion of a star creates a supernova."
  - "The implosion of a building can cause extensive damage."

• noun

  A type of explosive sound caused by the sudden collapse of air.

  - "The implosion of a bomb creates a powerful shockwave."
  - "The implosion of a balloon makes a loud popping sound."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with implosive
implore , explore , core , ore

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Variants

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implosion , implosions , implosive , implosives

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'implodere', meaning 'to fill in' or 'to overwhelm'.

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Trivia

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1. An implosion bomb is a type of explosive device that uses an implosion mechanism to create a more powerful explosion.

2. The term 'implosion' was first used in physics in the early 20th century to describe the inward collapse of a celestial body.

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Related Concepts

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1. Explosion: The opposite of implosion, where there is an outward bursting or an expansion.

2. Shockwave: A wave of pressure caused by an implosion or explosion.

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Culture

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In literature, implosion is often used as a metaphor for emotional collapse or self-destruction. In science, it refers to the inward collapse of a celestial body or the creation of a shockwave.

How to Memorize "implosive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a star collapsing in on itself, causing a supernova explosion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'implosion' with the image of a balloon popping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Inwardly Pressing Large Objects Smash Everything' to remember the meaning of implosion.

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