💥detonation

noun
/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

Meaning

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

Example Sentences

The sudden detonation shook the entire building.

Synonyms

explosion, blast, eruption, ignition

Antonyms

silence, implosion

Collocations

cause detonation, accidental detonation, sudden detonation

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