detonation
Meaning
- (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.
Synonyms
blowing-up
explosive detonation
knocking combustion
fuze action
Dtn
Translations
détonation
detonación
detonazione
Detonation
έκρηξη
detonació
detonação
explosieFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɛtəˈneɪʃən/
Etymology
From French détonation; equivalent to detonate + -ion.
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