English dictionary

detonate

/'d/E/t,/-/n/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

cause to burst with a violent release of energy

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Synonyms blow up explode set off

Source: WordNet 3.0
burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction

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Examples
The bomb detonated at noon.

Synonyms blow up explode

Source: WordNet 3.0
To explode with a sudden report; as, niter <i>detonates</i> with sulphur.

verb

Source: webster1913
To cause to explode; to cause to burn or inflame with a sudden report.

verb

Source: webster1913