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

Another service member was injured during the detonation and received medical treatment. — Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

If Russia moves in this direction, a nuclear detonation in low-Earth orbit could be the ultimate Starlink killer. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Scaling breakthrough propulsion Unlike conventional rocket engines that rely on subsonic combustion, Venus’ RDRE generates thrust through a continuously rotating supersonic detonation wave inside the combustion chamber. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Researchers know that a nuclear detonation in orbit would flood the space around Earth with fast, energetic electrons. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 8 July 2026