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detonation in Finnish

detonation in Finnish is pamahdus, paukku, räjähdys — detonation means a sudden violent explosion.

detonation in Finnish

pamahdus
noun
(chemistry) An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.
paukku
noun
(chemistry) An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.
räjähdys
noun
(chemistry) An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.

What does "detonation" mean?

  1. noun A sudden violent explosion.
    "The detonation could be heard for miles."
  2. noun Abnormal, damaging combustion inside a petrol engine, often called knocking.
    "Low-quality fuel can cause engine detonation under load."

detonation in a sentence

  • The detonation could be heard for miles.
  • Low-quality fuel can cause engine detonation under load.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "detonation" in Finnish?

"detonation" in Finnish is pamahdus, paukku, räjähdys. detonation means: A sudden violent explosion.

How do you use "detonation" in a sentence?

Example: "The detonation could be heard for miles." In Finnish, "detonation" is pamahdus, paukku, räjähdys.

Are there other ways to say "detonation" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "detonation": pamahdus, paukku, räjähdys.

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