No. 3,512 in Dutch
ontploffing
Explosion.
In a sentence
De ontploffing in de fabriek veroorzaakte veel schade.
The explosion in the factory caused a lot of damage.
In this sentence, 'ontploffing' is used as a noun referring to an explosion as an event or action, highlighting its physical and destructive context.
De ontploffing van ideeën tijdens de vergadering leidde tot creativiteit.
The explosion of ideas during the meeting led to creativity.
Here, 'ontploffing' is metaphorically used to describe a sudden burst or outpouring of ideas, demonstrating its figurative use.
Na de ontploffing was iedereen geschrokken.
After the explosion, everyone was shocked.
In this example, 'ontploffing' again refers to an explosion event but emphasizes the aftermath and reactions caused by it.
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