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Definition of exploder

exploder

/ɪkˈsploʊdər/
ex · plod · er
Adverb:explosively
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Plural:exploders
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Adjective:explosive
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• noun

1

A mechanical or electrical apparatus, such as a blasting machine or detonator, used to initiate an explosive charge.

Example

"The mining engineer checked the wiring before connecting the exploder to clear the rock face."

2

Something or someone that bursts, erupts, or shatters suddenly, or a person who disproves and debunks a false theory.

Example

"Throughout his academic career, the historian was a relentless exploder of popular myths."

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• Nearby Words

explicitness
explodable
explode
exploder
exploit
exploitable
exploitation

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exploder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exploder
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