implosive

American  

[im-ploh-siv] / ɪmˈploʊ sɪv /

adjective

1. characterized by a partial vacuum behind the point of closure.

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noun

1. an implosive stop.

implosive British  

/ ɪmˈpləʊsɪv /

adjective

1. pronounced by or with implosion

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noun

1. an implosive consonant

Other Word Forms

• implosively adverb

Etymology

Origin of implosive

First recorded in 1875–80; im- ¹ + (ex)plosive

Example Sentences

This Australian maverick loves to steer celebrated stars out of their comfort zones in implosive, bare-knuckled productions that strip the poetry from lyrical plays.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2019

Moss created his share of conflicts and controversies in Minnesota, and his second stint in 2010 ended after four games in spectacularly implosive fashion.

From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2016

Locked in that intensive process, it’s easy to forget anything else exists, which is perfect if your album is meant to be an implosive, unbound thing.

From The Verge • Sep. 18, 2015

This is music with an implosive sizzle, meant for close listening: originals and covers of Ellington, Oscar Pettiford, Andrew Hill, Paul Motian, and a quietly rapturous “Lover Man.”

From Slate • Dec. 13, 2012

Rizzo and the Nationals, as their exhaustive pursuit of Capps showed, made improving their implosive bullpen a top priority this offseason.

From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2010