to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine ( implode). to burst, fly into pieces, or break up violently with a loud report, as a boiler from excessive pressure of steam. He exploded with rage when contradicted. More @Wikipedia
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