detonation meaning

detonation as a noun

1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

   Synonyms: explosion, blowup

   Type of: discharge

   Kinds: airburst, blast, backfire, big bang, blowback, fragmentation, inflation

   Related forms: detonate

2. the act of detonating an explosive

   Type of: explosion

   Kinds: percussion

   Related forms: detonate

How to pronounce detonation

detonation is pronounced /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

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