Detonation

Pronunciation: /dɪˌtɑː.nəˈʃən/

Definitions of detonation

noun a sudden and violent release of energy caused by an explosion

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise was caused by the detonation of a firecracker.

A2 The soldiers were trained to recognize the sound of a detonation during combat.

B1 The detonation of the bomb was heard miles away from the explosion site.

B2 The expert team analyzed the detonation pattern to determine the type of explosive used.

C1 The controlled detonation of the building was executed flawlessly by the demolition team.

C2 The forensic investigation revealed traces of chemicals used in the detonation of the device.

Examples of detonation in a Sentence

formal The detonation of the bomb caused widespread damage to the building.

informal I heard the loud detonation and knew something had exploded.

slang The detonation was so loud, it scared the living daylights out of me.

figurative The detonation of emotions in the room was palpable as the argument escalated.

Grammatical Forms of detonation

• past tense: detonated
• plural: detonations
• comparative: more detonating
• superlative: most detonating
• present tense: detonates
• future tense: will detonate
• perfect tense: has detonated
• continuous tense: is detonating
• singular: detonation
• positive degree: detonate
• infinitive: to detonate
• gerund: detonating
• participle: detonated

Origin and Evolution of detonation

First Known Use: 1675 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'detonation' originated from the Latin word 'detonare' which means 'to thunder down'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of thundering down or exploding with a loud noise, the word 'detonation' has evolved to specifically refer to the sudden and violent release of energy in an explosive manner.