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dust explosion
noun
- an explosion caused by the ignition of an inflammable dust, such as flour or sawdust, in the air
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Fourteen people died in that dust explosion.
From Salon
Officials said a dust explosion caused the fire.
From Washington Times
Officials said a dust explosion caused the fire.
From Seattle Times
A blast that partially destroyed the roof of a large grain store was caused by a rare "dust explosion", a fire service has said.
From BBC
A metal dust explosion in 2014 caused a blast that tore through a plant in eastern China, killing 75 people.
From BBC
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