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detonation noun

  /dɛtəˈneɪʃən/
  • (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.
  • (mechanical engineering) Engine knocking, a type of improper combustion in gasoline piston engines.
 detonacja

detonator noun

  /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ , /ˈdɛtn̩eɪ.tə(ɹ)/
  • A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.
 detonator

detonate verb

  /ˈdetənæɪt/ , /ˈdɛtəneɪt/ , /ˈdɛtəˌneɪt/ , [ˈdeɾənæɪt] , [ˈdɛɾəˌneɪt] , [ˈdɛʔ.əˌneɪt]
  • (transitive) To cause to explode.
 implodować
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