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detonation — meaning in English

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detonation 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

  1. noun A sudden violent explosion.
  2. noun Abnormal, damaging combustion inside a petrol engine, often called knocking.