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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDetonative Force
/ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɪv fɔrs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The energy released during an explosion, particularly in the context of explosives or detonations.
"The detonative force of the bomb was felt miles away." - 2
A measure of the effectiveness of an explosive material in producing an explosion.
"Scientists calculated the detonative force required to breach the structure."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'detonative' derives from the Latin 'detonare', meaning 'to thunder down', which evolved through the French 'détoner'. 'Force' comes from Latin 'fortis', meaning 'strong' or 'powerful'. The combination reflects the concept of explosive power, particularly in military or scientific contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Detonative Force" is said worldwide
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Force détonante
Transliteration: fɔʁs de.tɔ.nɑ̃t
"La force détonante de l'explosif était immense."
Detonationskraft
Transliteration: de.to.na.tsi.ons.kraft
"Die Detonationskraft der Bombe war verheerend."
Forza detonativa
Transliteration: fɔr.tsa de.to.na.ti.va
"La forza detonativa dell'esplosivo era notevole."
Fuerza detonativa
Transliteration: fweɾ.θa de.to.na.ti.va
"La fuerza detonativa de la explosión fue devastadora."
Força detonativa
Transliteration: foʁ.sɐ de.to.na.tʃi.va
"A força detonativa da bomba foi sentida a quilômetros."
विस्फोटक शक्ति
Transliteration: visphoṭak shakti
"विस्फोटक शक्ति का प्रभाव दूर तक महसूस किया गया।"
爆炸力
Transliteration: bàozhà lì
"爆炸力的影响可以在几公里外感受到。"
폭발력
Transliteration: pokbalnyeok
"폭발력의 영향은 몇 킬로미터 떨어진 곳에서도 느껴졌다."
爆発力
Transliteration: bakuhatsuryoku
"爆発力の影響は数キロメートル先でも感じられた。"
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