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Detonation Definition & Meaning

detonation
noun
  1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
  2. the act of detonating an explosive

"Detonation" in song lyrics

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  • "Not for prolonged stays, but to ignite the rhyming detonation"
    Atoms Family — Small Violins
  • "His heart stop, start detonation"
    Breez Evahflowin' — Super - Breez!
  • "replicate the detonation"
    Capital D — Culture of Terrorism

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Frequently asked questions

What does detonation mean?
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction the act of detonating an explosive
What part of speech is detonation?
Detonation is a noun.
How many definitions does detonation have?
Detonation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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