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detonation

noun

The act of detonating an explosive

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɛtəˈneɪʃən

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Definitions

noun

  1. The act of detonating an explosive

noun

  1. A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

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Synonyms

explosionblowup

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