Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
detonate
verb
/ˈdɛtəneɪt/
Definition
To cause to explode or burst with a violent release of energy.
Examples
- The bomb was set to detonate at midnight.
- During the experiment, the chemicals began to heat up, and we quickly evacuated the area to avoid a potential detonation.
- The firework is designed to detonate in the sky, creating a spectacular display.
Meaning
Detonate refers to the process of an explosive material igniting and producing a rapid combustion that creates an explosion.
Synonyms
- explode
- blow up
- blast
- ignite
