"plosion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: plosions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} plosion (countable and uncountable, plural plosions)
  1. (phonetics) Pronunciation of a consonant that is characterised by completely blocking the flow of air through the mouth. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Phonetics Related terms: plosive Translations (pronunciation of a consonant): plosion [feminine] (French)
    Sense id: en-plosion-en-noun-WxXSvPLR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, phonetics, phonology, sciences

Inflected forms

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