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Where did the word explosion come from?

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∙ 13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

It comes from the word "explode" which is formed from the Latin prefix "ex-" meaning "out" (think exterior or exhale) and the Latin stem "plaudere" which means to clap (think "applaud"). Originally it meant to drive someone away by clapping and making a loud noise.

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