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exploder Synonyms
Another word for exploder
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• noun (Context 1)
A mechanical or electrical apparatus, such as a blasting machine or detonator, used to initiate an explosive charge.
Usage Example
"The mining engineer checked the wiring before connecting the detonator to clear the rock face."
Strongest
detonator
Strong
blaster
igniter
trigger
• noun (Context 2)
Something or someone that bursts, erupts, or shatters suddenly, or a person who disproves and debunks a false theory.
Usage Example
"Throughout his academic career, the historian was a relentless debunker of popular myths."
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debunker
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Exploder. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/exploder