detonation

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/dɛtəˈneɪʃən/ (UK)

Definition of detonation

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(countable, uncountable)An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.

“the detonation of gun cotton”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.

“the detonation of gun cotton”
(broadly, countable, uncountable)An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.

“a nuclear detonation”
“carbon detonation”
(countable, uncountable)Engine knocking, a type of improper combustion in gasoline piston engines.

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From French détonation; equivalent to detonate + -ion.

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