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    Détonation (en. Detonation)

    de-te-na-syon

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act by which an explosive causes an explosion.
    The detonation resonated for kilometers around.
    La détonation a résonné à des kilomètres à la ronde.
    The loud and sudden noise caused by an explosion.
    A detonation was heard coming from the factory.
    On a entendu une détonation provenant de l'usine.
    In physics, the abrupt release of energy due to a chemical reaction.
    The detonation of an explosive gas can be very destructive.
    La détonation d'un gaz explosif peut être très destructive.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'detonare', composed of 'de-' and 'tonare' meaning 'to thunder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    controlled detonation
    Deliberately provoked explosion in a secure context.
    détonation contrôlée
    to cause a detonation
    To provoke an explosion, often used in a figurative sense.
    causer une détonation
    due to the detonation
    Due to an explosion, leading to consequences.
    en raison de la détonation
    detonation of an event
    An event that has a significant impact or attracts a lot of attention.
    détonation d'un événement

    Related Words

    detonator
    Device that triggers a detonation.
    détonateur
    explosion
    Sudden rupture of an object, often produced by pressure or heat.
    explosion
    bang
    Emission of a loud and sudden noise, similar to a detonation.
    bang

    Slang Meanings

    A big surprise or unexpected event.
    This news had a detonating effect on me.
    Cette nouvelle a eu un effet de détonation sur moi.
    A moment of intense emotional intensity.
    The party was a real detonating moment.
    La fête a été un vrai moment de détonation.