plosion

/ˈploʊʒən/
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Other forms: plosions

Definitions of plosion
  1. noun
    the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
    synonyms: explosion
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    type of:
    release, tone ending
    (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
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