exploder

Etymology

explode + -er

noun

  1. Someone or something that explodes.
  2. A device to trigger explosive detonators such as a plunger or crank operated electrical generator.
  3. (military, nautical) A device to trigger explosions in torpedoes.
  4. (psychology) A person who directs their anger outward.
    To a certain extent anger is natural. The therapeutic question is to determine how anger affects attitude and managerial skills. In general, anger behaviour results in the so-called anger personalities: the exploders and the imploders. 2012, Daniël Louw, Network of the Human Soul, page 157
  5. (archaic) One who rejects an opinion or scheme with open contempt.

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