detonation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

Definition

The act or process of causing an explosive to go off suddenly and violently.

Examples

• The accidental detonation of the gas line caused significant damage to the building.

• Engineers monitored the detonation from a safe distance behind a concrete barrier.

• The sound of the detonation could be heard for miles across the valley.

Synonyms of detonation

Words with a similar meaning to detonation:

• blast
• explosion
• burst
• implosion

Antonyms of detonation

Words with the opposite meaning to detonation:

• implosion

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