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Detonate (Verb)

Cause to burst with a violent release of energy; "We exploded the nuclear bomb".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The bomb was set to detonate in sixty seconds if they didn't disable the timer.
A technician in hazmat gear carefully tried not to detonate the unstable chemical compound.
If mishandled, the explosive can detonate prematurely and cause severe injury.
The military dropped a bomb that would detonate upon impact, targeting the enemy's stronghold.
Firefighters took great care not to ignite the gas leak, or it would detonate and destroy the building.

Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction; "the bomb detonated at noon"; "The Molotov cocktail exploded".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

A firework will detonate in the air and produce a beautiful display of colors and sounds.
The small quantity of fuel was enough to detonate the car bomb.
These types of rocks are prone to detonate when exposed to water.
If exposed to the correct levels of pressure and heat the device would detonate.
The compressed gas is capable of detonate with extremely violent force.