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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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| 3 million over the next few years to improve roadway access to Marina Park and basically double its size onto the historic Saskatchewan Pool 6 grain elevator property, which was imploded in 2002. I enjoy explaining to my friends just what the demolition industry is really--like for example, that fewer than 1 percent of all buildings are imploded, much of the work is done by use of attachments on excavators (although the wrecking ball is still around), and these contractors are more worried about safety and recovering materials to save money than doing something crazy. Little did the Hunters know that two weeks ago Winborn helped them by injuring his ankle, and Friday night, host Canoga Park went about its business while Grant imploded. |
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