DETONATION


Meaning of DETONATION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ de-t ə n- ' ā -sh ə n, ˌ de-t ə - ' n ā -

Function: noun

Date: 1686

1 : the action or process of detonating

2 : rapid combustion in an internal combustion engine that results in knocking

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