explosion vs explode

explosion is a noun but explode is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
explosion	Yes	No	No	No
explode	No	No	Yes	No

explosion (noun)	explode (noun)
the act of exploding or bursting
a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball
the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
a sudden outburst
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
a sudden great increase
the noise caused by an explosion

explosion (verb)	explode (verb)
	burst outward, usually with noise
	cause to burst with a violent release of energy
	increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
	be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
	burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
	show a violent emotional reaction
	show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
	drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
	cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
	destroy by exploding