detonations

plural of detonation

(countable, uncountable) An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.
(broadly, countable, uncountable) An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.
(countable, uncountable) Engine knocking, a type of improper combustion in gasoline piston engines.