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detonation

/ˌdet.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌdet.əˈneɪ.ʃən/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или процесс взрыва или приведения в действие взрывного устройства, обычно с внезапным и мощным высвобождением энергии.

A noun referring to the act or process of exploding or causing an explosive device to go off, typically with a sudden and violent release of energy.

  1. ExplosionB2formal

    The act of exploding or causing something to explode with a loud noise and force.

    ruВзрыв

    • The detonation of the bomb could be heard for miles.
    • Controlled detonations are used to demolish old buildings.
    • The engineers prepared the detonation sequence carefully.

    Synonymsbangblastboomburstdischargeeruptionexplosionfulmination

  2. Sudden loud noiseB2formal

    A sudden, loud, and violent noise, often associated with an explosion.

    ruВзрыв

    • A loud detonation startled the entire neighborhood.
    • The detonation echoed through the valley.
    • They heard a series of detonations coming from the quarry.

    Synonymsbangblastboomburstclapcrackreportthunder

Forms
  • detonations plural form
  • detonations' possessive plural form
  • detonation's possessive singular form
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