Synonyms of detonation

detonation

noun

ˌde-tᵊn-ˈā-shən 

as in explosion

the act or an instance of exploding

there was a series of detonations around the base of the condemned building, causing it to come crashing down in a matter of minutes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• eruption
• firing
• blast
• bursting
• burst
• outburst
• blowup
• shooting
• blowout
• boom
• discharge
• pop
• airburst
• bang
• flare-up
• groundburst

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detonation

Successful detonation provides an early indication that the fuel can operate within the unusual environment created by an RDRE. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Chinese military scientists have already published models of such a nuclear detonation. — Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

Because of tungsten’s high density and melting point, the pellets retain their shape after detonation. — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Gripped by a summer of weather extremes, Romania recently shut down its sole working nuclear reactor cooled by the Danube for the first time, with Bucharest even deploying naval forces to carry out underwater detonations to improve water flow. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026