If an object such as a bomb explodes or if someone or something explodes it, it bursts loudly and with great force, often causing damage or injury. They were clearing up when the second bomb exploded. [VERB] A school bus was hit by gunfire which exploded the fuel tank. [VERB noun] More @Wikipedia
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