detonation
noun
- supersonic combustion of an explosive material
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /dɛtəˈneɪʃən/
noun
Etymology: From French détonation; equivalent to detonate + -ion.
- An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.
“the detonation of gun cotton”
- An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.
“a nuclear detonation”
“carbon detonation”
- Engine knocking, a type of improper combustion in gasoline piston engines.