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Vocabulary Entry
detonation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of detonating or an explosive reaction resulting from this.
Example Sentences
"The detonation of the bomb was heard from miles away."
"During the experiment, the scientist measured the force of the detonation."
"The detonation caused significant damage to the surrounding area."
V
verb
To explode or to cause to explode.
Example Sentences
"The military plans to detonate the explosives at dawn."
"They will detonate the charges after ensuring everyone is at a safe distance."
"The technician needed to detonate the device remotely for safety."