Synonym: blowup, explosion. Similar words: detonate, intonation, international relations, nationalization, multinational corporation, national, zonation, donation. Meaning: [‚detə'neɪʃn] 
n. 1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction 2. the act of detonating an explosive.
n. 1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction 2. the act of detonating an explosive. 91 One of the newest and most exciting areas of pulse-jet development is the Pulse Detonation Engine (PDE).
92 The parameters of JWL equation of state for detonation products of ROTL 905 aluminized explosive were calculated.
93 According to the characteristics of motion of products from cartridge case detonation, the initial motive parameters of jet can be determined.
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