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

plural of detonator

(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 detonability

simple past tense and past participle of detonate

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

present participle of detonate

plural of sympathetic detonation

Synonym of detonating cord