/kəˌɛksplɒzɪn/ (kə-eks-PLAH-zin)

Definitions

1. noun

A simultaneous explosion of two or more things, especially chemical or nuclear reactions.

“The coexplosion of the two chemical compounds led to an enormous explosion.”

2. noun

A simultaneous, sudden, and violent expansion of two or more things, especially in a figurative sense.

“The company’s financial crisis led to a coexplosion of its stock prices and investor confidence.”