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- [det-n-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛt nˈeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌdet.ənˈeɪ.ʃən/
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- [det-n-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛt nˈeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of detonation word
- countable noun detonation A detonation is a large or powerful explosion. 3
- uncountable noun detonation Detonation is the action of causing a device such as a bomb to explode. 3
- noun detonation an explosion or the act of exploding 3
- noun detonation the spontaneous combustion in an internal-combustion engine of part of the mixture before it has been reached by the flame front, causing the engine to knock 3
- noun detonation rapid combustion, esp that occurring within a shock wave 3
- noun detonation Detonation is rapid and uncontrolled combustion, especially in the cylinder of a spark ignition engine which is operating with a fuel with inadequate octane. 3
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Origin of detonation
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Medieval Latin dētonātiōn- (stem of dētonātiō), equivalent to Latin dētonāt(us) (see detonate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Detonation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
detonation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
detonation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for detonation
noun detonation
- discharge — to relieve of a charge or load; unload: to discharge a ship.
- bang — If something bangs, it makes a sudden loud noise, once or several times.
- blast — A blast is a big explosion, especially one caused by a bomb.
- boom — If there is a boom in the economy, there is an increase in economic activity, for example in the amount of things that are being bought and sold.
- blowout — A blowout is a large meal, often a celebration with family or friends, at which people may eat too much.
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