Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
detonation
noun
/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/
Definition
The act of causing something to explode or the explosion itself.
Examples
- The detonation of the fireworks lit up the night sky.
- The scientists studied the effects of a controlled detonation of the explosives.
- The building was brought down by a carefully timed detonation.
Meaning
Detonation refers to a rapid chemical reaction that results in an explosion, typically producing a shockwave.
Synonyms
- Explosion
- Blast
- Combustion
