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implosion

noun
/ɪmˈpləʊʒən/

Etymology

From in- + explosion.

  1. derived from explōsiōnis
  2. derived from explosion
  3. formed as implosion — “in- + explosion”

Definitions

  1. The inrush of air in forming a suction stop.

  2. The action of imploding.

  3. The act or action of bringing to or as if to a center.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. Violent compression.

    2. A catastrophic failure

      A catastrophic failure; a sudden failure or collapse of an organization or system.

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Derived

implode, implosion bomb

Vish — recursive loop

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