scoppio

Definitions of scoppio
  1. noun
    a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
    synonyms: deflagrazione, detonazione, esplosione
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    type of:
    scarica, scarica elettrica
    the sudden giving off of energy
  2. noun
    the act of exploding or bursting
    synonyms: deflagrazione, detonazione, eruzione, esplosione
  3. noun
    a deep prolonged loud noise
    synonyms: boato, boom, mugghio, rugghio, ruggito, scroscio, uragano
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    type of:
    concerto
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
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