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Detonation (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of detonating an explosive.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The bomb's detonation caused widespread destruction and chaos in the city.
  • The military expert carefully planned the detonation of the explosive device to minimize collateral damage.
  • The scientist studied the detonation of nuclear reactions in a controlled laboratory setting.
  • The accidental detonation of the fireworks injured several people at the festival.
  • The remote detonation of the explosive device allowed the demolition team to safely destroy the old building.

Hypernyms

  • Burst

Related Words

  • Detonate (verb)

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

  • Explosion
  • Blowup

Hypernyms

  • Discharge

Hyponyms

  • Airburst
  • Backfire
  • Blast
  • Inflation
  • Fragmentation
  • Big Bang
  • Blowback

Related Words

  • Detonate (verb)
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