implosion

American  

[im-ploh-zhuhn] / ɪmˈploʊ ʒən /

noun

1. the act of imploding; a bursting inward (explosion ).

2. Phonetics.

   1. the occlusive phase of stop consonants.

   2. (of a stop consonant) the nasal release heard in the common pronunciation of eaten, sudden, or mitten, in which the vowel of the final syllable is greatly reduced.

   3. the ingressive release of a suction stop.

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implosion British  

/ ɪmˈpləʊʒən /

noun

1. the act or process of imploding

   the implosion of a light bulb

2. phonetics the suction or inhalation of breath employed in the pronunciation of an ingressive consonant

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Etymology

Origin of implosion

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

Example Sentences

While the 2022 crypto crash saw a wave of high-profile implosions that shook investor confidence, the current market cycle has appeared more resilient, notably lacking systemic collapses of major lenders or exchanges.

From The Wall Street Journal

Not even gold has provided sanctuary, with bullion on Thursday dropping to its cheapest since the early-February precious metal implosion.

From MarketWatch

Cuba’s obsolete power grid collapsed on Monday, causing a blackout for its 9 million residents and exposing the magnitude of its economic implosion.

From The Wall Street Journal

But given the implosion of the island’s economy, the insolvent government is desperate for investment and hard currency.

From The Wall Street Journal

President Miguel Díaz-Canel is grappling with an economic implosion and says he is willing to talk to the U.S. government as equals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• bankruptcy
• breakdown
• collapse
• decline
• defeat
• deficiency
• deterioration
• failing
• loss
• misstep