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Detonations Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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detonations

[หŒdetษ™หˆneษชสƒษ™nz ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

sound

The act or process of exploding or causing something to explode violently.

Synonyms

blast, burst, explosion.

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Word Description / Examples
detonations

Used in a formal or technical context, often related to controlled explosions such as in demolition or military operations.

  • The demolitions team prepared the building for controlled detonations.
  • There were several detonations heard in the distance during the military exercise.
explosion

Commonly used to describe a sudden and violent release of energy, often causing damage. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

  • The gas leak led to a massive explosion.
  • There was an explosion of laughter in the room.
blast

Commonly used in everyday language to describe a powerful explosion. It can also be used in a figurative sense to describe something sudden or loud.

  • The blast from the fireworks could be heard for miles.
  • He felt a blast of cold air as he opened the door.
burst

Used to describe a sudden breaking apart or popping; often related to something small-scale or non-destructive. It can also be used figuratively to describe sudden emotions or events.

  • There was a loud burst as the balloon popped.
  • She felt a burst of joy when she received the news.

Examples of usage

  • The detonations could be heard from miles away.
  • The building was destroyed in a series of powerful detonations.
Context #2 | Noun

military

The act of deliberately exploding an explosive device.

Synonyms

blast, detonation, explosion.

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detonations

Used when referring to multiple instances of explosive events, often in a technical or military context.

  • The area was rocked by several detonations last night
  • The team examined the patterns of the detonations to understand how the attack was carried out
explosion

A general term for a violent burst that can be used in both technical and everyday contexts; does not necessarily imply a man-made device.

  • The gas leak led to a huge explosion in the building
  • They described the sudden explosion of anger as shocking
blast

A more general term that can describe a strong explosion or any strong burst of something; can be used casually in everyday language.

  • The loud blast from the fireworks scared the dogs
  • Workers heard a blast and rushed to the scene to find out what happened
detonation

Often used in a technical or military context to describe the action of causing an explosive device to explode.

  • The safe detonation of old bombs is a careful process
  • The detonation of the explosive was controlled to minimize damage

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers used detonations to clear the path.
  • The detonations were strategically placed around the perimeter.

Translations

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Origin of 'detonations'

The word 'detonation' originated from the Latin word 'detonare', which means 'to thunder down'. It was first used in the 1720s to describe the act of exploding or causing something to explode violently. Over the years, 'detonation' has been primarily associated with explosive events, both in a scientific and military context.

See also: detonating, detonation, detonator.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,181 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.