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detonation in Russian

detonation in Russian is взрыв, детона́ция — detonation means a sudden violent explosion.

detonation in Russian

взрыв
noun
Pronounced: vzryv
(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.
детона́ция
noun
Pronounced: detonatsiya
(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."
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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 Russian?

"detonation" in Russian is взрыв, детона́ция. detonation means: A sudden violent explosion.

How do you pronounce взрыв?

"detonation" in Russian is взрыв, pronounced "vzryv".

How do you use "detonation" in a sentence?

Example: "The detonation could be heard for miles." In Russian, "detonation" is взрыв, детона́ция.

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

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "detonation": взрыв, детона́ция.

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