Definition of Blowup

1. Noun. A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction.

Exact synonyms: Detonation, Explosion
Generic synonyms: Discharge
Specialized synonyms: Airburst, Blast, Backfire, Big Bang, Backfire, Blowback, Fragmentation, Inflation
Derivative terms: Blow Up, Detonate, Explode

2. Noun. An unrestrained expression of emotion.
Exact synonyms: Ebullition, Effusion, Gush, Outburst
Generic synonyms: Expression, Manifestation, Reflection, Reflexion
Specialized synonyms: Acting Out, Cry, Explosion, Flare
Derivative terms: Blow Up, Effuse, Gush, Gushy

3. Noun. A photographic print that has been enlarged.
Exact synonyms: Enlargement, Magnification
Generic synonyms: Exposure, Photo, Photograph, Pic, Picture
Derivative terms: Blow Up, Enlarge, Magnify, Magnify

Definition of Blowup

1. Noun. An explosion, or violent outburst ¹

2. Noun. (photography) An enlargement ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Blowup

1. an explosion [n -S] - See also: explosion

Lexicographical Neighbors of Blowup

blowsed
blowses
blowsier
blowsiest
blowsily
blowsiness
blowsy
blowth
blowths
blowtorch
blowtorched
blowtorches
blowtorching
blowtube
blowtubes
blowup (current term)
blowups
blowy
blowze
blowzed
blowzes
blowzier
blowziest
blowzily
blowzy
blub
blubbed
blubber
blubber finger
blubber out

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