(intransitive) To explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression. / (transitive) To cause to explode. / (intransitive, figuratively) To express sudden anger.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of detonate

simple past tense and past participle of detonate

A device used to detonate an explosive device etc. / (rail transport, UK) a small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.

(chemistry) An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.

plural of detonation

plural of detonator

present participle of detonate

A measure of the readiness with which an explosive will detonate under specified conditions.

(of an explosive, or ordnance) That can be (or is liable to) detonate, detonatable.