Detonation Definition

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

See how detonation is used in real songs:

  • "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

Usage tips for "detonation"

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