madhmadh — meaning in English
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English meaning
- detonation noun A sudden violent explosion.
Senses
madhmadh is used for these senses in English:
- 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.
detonation — full definition
- noun A sudden violent explosion.
- noun Abnormal, damaging combustion inside a petrol engine, often called knocking.