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detonation

/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

Translations

detonationnoun

detonations

/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

The detonation of the bomb was heard miles away.

Детонация бомбы была слышна за много миль.

The detonation caused a massive explosion in the factory.

Взрыв вызвал огромный взрыв на заводе.

Synonyms

detonationadjective

/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

Attributive use in compounds such as 'detonation velocity', 'detonation pressure'.

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.