exploder UK /ɪkˈspləʊ.də/US /ɪkˈsploʊ.dəɹ/ noun5 •Someone or something that explodes. •A person who directs their anger outward. •A device to trigger explosive detonators such as a plunger or crank operated electrical generator. •A device to trigger explosions in torpedoes. •(no longer used) One who rejects an opinion or scheme with open contempt. formsexploders