No. 912 in Greek
έκρηξη
"Έκρηξη" means "explosion."
In a sentence
Υπήρξε μια έκρηξη στα εργαστήρια χημείας χθες.
There was an explosion in the chemistry labs yesterday.
Here, the word 'έκρηξη' refers literally to a physical explosion, such as a sudden burst or detonation.
Η αύξηση στην τιμή του πετρελαίου προκάλεσε μια έκρηξη διαμαρτυρίας.
The increase in oil prices caused an outburst of protest.
In this instance, the word 'έκρηξη' is used metaphorically to depict a sudden surge of emotion or reaction.
Μετά την έκρηξη δημιουργικότητας, έγραψε τρεις νέες ιστορίες σε μια μέρα.
After a burst of creativity, he wrote three new stories in a day.
Here, 'έκρηξη' describes a spike or intense period of creative activity, again used metaphorically.
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