implosion
nounfemininetécnico/ĩ.pluˈzɐ̃w̃/low
im·plo·são
Definition
A violent collapse inwards, the opposite of an explosion.
The controlled implosion of the old stadium was televised.
The deep-sea vessel risked implosion under the pressure.
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Common collocations
controlled implosionrisk of implosion
Etymology
Do inglês 'implosion', do latim *implodere* (explodir para dentro).