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The correct spelling is detonation.

How to pronounce detonation

noun

IPA: /dɛtəˈneɪʃən/

Say it like: Det-ona-sho-n

The correct spelling is detonation. An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock c… For example: "the detonation of gun cotton"

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the detonation of gun cotton

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.
  2. 2.Engine knocking, an improper combustion in internal combustion engines

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