detonation in German
detonation in German is Detonation — detonation means a sudden violent explosion.
detonation in German
Detonation
(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?
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noun A sudden violent explosion.
"The detonation could be heard for miles."
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noun Abnormal, damaging combustion inside a petrol engine, often called knocking.
"Low-quality fuel can cause engine detonation under load."
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detonation in a sentence
- The detonation could be heard for miles.
- Low-quality fuel can cause engine detonation under load.
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What is "detonation" in German?
"detonation" in German is Detonation. detonation means: A sudden violent explosion.
How do you use "detonation" in a sentence?
Example: "The detonation could be heard for miles." In German, "detonation" is Detonation.
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