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    Detonación (en. Detonation)

    /detonaˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of detonating.
    The detonation of the explosive caused significant damage in the area.
    La detonación del explosivo causó daños significativos en el área.
    Loud noise produced by an explosion.
    The echo of the detonation was heard kilometers away.
    El eco de la detonación se escuchó a kilómetros de distancia.
    Chemical process that generates a shockwave.
    The detonation of the mixture was controlled by the technicians.
    La detonación de la mezcla fue controlada por los técnicos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'detonatio', which means 'explosion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    controlled detonation
    Explosion performed under safe conditions.
    detonación controlada
    to cause a detonation
    To produce an unexpected explosion.
    causar una detonación

    Related Words

    detonator
    Device that initiates a detonation.
    detonador
    explosive
    Substance that triggers an explosion.
    explosivo
    shockwave
    Pressure front generated by the detonation.
    onda de choque

    Slang Meanings

    Big explosion
    The party ended with a detonation that scared everyone.
    La fiesta terminó con una detonación que dejó a todos asustados.
    Something surprising
    That event was a real detonation in the entertainment world.
    Ese evento fue una verdadera detonación en el mundo del entretenimiento.