"'splosion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: 'splosions [plural]
Etymology: Clipping of explosion. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|explosion}} Clipping of explosion Head templates: {{en-noun}} 'splosion (plural 'splosions)
  1. Pronunciation spelling of explosion. Tags: alt-of, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: explosion Synonyms: splosion
    Sense id: en-'splosion-en-noun-scoqbtrp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pronunciation spellings

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