explodeEXPLO'DE, v.i. [L. explodo; ex and plaudo, to utter a burst of sound, from the root of loud.] Properly, to burst forth, as sound; to utter a report with sudden violence. Hence, to burst and expand with force and a violent report, as an elastic fluid. We say, gun powder explodes, on the application of fire; a volcano explodes; a meteor explodes. EXPLO'DE, v.t. To decry or reject with noise; to express disapprobation of, with noise or marks of contempt; as, to explode a play on the state. Hence, |