preexplode

/priːɛksploʊd/

Definitions

1. verb

to explode or be on the verge of exploding before the expected or intended time

“The fireworks were supposed to preexplode in synchronization, but they failed to do so.”

2. noun

the act of exploding or being on the verge of exploding before the expected or intended time

“The preexplode of the fireworks caused a panic among the crowd.”

3. noun

a device or mechanism used to cause something to preexplode

“The team used a specialized device to create a controlled preexplode in their experiment.”

Synonyms

  • early detonation
  • premature explosion

Antonyms

  • controlled explosion
  • delayed detonation