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Detonation: detonation — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

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Detonation

detonation

a sudden explosive event characterized by an extremely rapid release of energy and a powerful blast

IPA/detonaˈt͡si̯oːn/

The main stress falls on the final syllable -on.

Meaning 1neutral · 90%

a sudden explosive event characterized by an extremely rapid release of energy and a powerful blast

Die Detonation war noch in mehreren Kilometern Entfernung zu hören.

Durch die Detonation wurden mehrere Fensterscheiben zerstört.

Kurz vor der Detonation bemerkten Zeugen einen ungewöhnlichen Geruch.

In scientific or engineering contexts, Detonation is more specific than Explosion; in general reporting the distinction may be less strict.

— powerful detonation

heftige Detonation

eine Detonation auslösen — trigger a detonation

In general German, Detonation often refers to a powerful explosive event. Technical texts may use it more narrowly, so context matters.

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In scientific or engineering contexts, Detonation is more specific than Explosion; in general reporting the distinction may be less strict.