PLOSION

plosion, explosion

(noun) the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

plosion (countable and uncountable, plural plosions)

(phonetics) Pronunciation of a consonant that is characterised by completely blocking the flow of air through the mouth.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

13 May 2025

DAZED

(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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