burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, excessive internal pressure, or other process

an ammunition lorry exploded with a roar

Britain had not yet exploded her first nuclear weapon

the USSR had not yet exploded its first nuclear weapon

(of a violent emotion or a situation) arise or develop suddenly

tension which could explode into violence at any time

increase suddenly in size, number, or extent

the use of this drug exploded in the nineties

show (a belief or theory) to be false or unfounded

the myths that link smoking with glamour need to be exploded