Where did the word explosion come from?

Anonymous

∙ 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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