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implosion [im′plō·zhən] (chemistry) The sudden reduction of pressure by chemical reaction or change of state which causes an inrushing of the surrounding medium. (physics) A bursting inward, as in the inward collapse of an evacuated container (such as the glass envelope of a cathode-ray tube) or the compression of fissionable material by ordinary explosives in a nuclear weapon. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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