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detonation

UK
/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

Translations

detonationnoun
detonations
pl
UK
/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/
The detonation of the fireworks was heard miles away.
La détonation des feux d’artifice a été entendue à des kilomètres à la ronde.
explosionPour un bruit violent et soudain.
The detonation shook the windows of nearby buildings.
L’explosion a fait trembler les fenêtres des bâtiments voisins.
Additional translations
cliquetisSpécialement en mécanique automobile.
Synonyms
blast
discharge
eruption
bang
explosion
detonationadjective
UK
/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/
Attributive use in compounds such as 'detonation velocity', 'detonation pressure'.
de détonationTerme technique.
The detonation pressure of the charge was calculated.
La pression de détonation de la charge a été calculée.

Definitions

detonationnoun
The action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode.
The detonation of the fireworks was heard miles away.
A loud explosion.
The detonation shook the windows of nearby buildings.
The process of a substance undergoing a rapid chemical reaction with the release of energy.
The detonation of the chemical compound was carefully controlled in the laboratory.
Abnormal combustion in an internal combustion engine that produces knocking or pinging sounds.
Persistent detonation can cause severe engine damage.
detonationadjective
Relating to or used in detonation or explosive processes.
The detonation pressure of the charge was calculated.
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