detonation

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Synonyms: desolation, denotation, intonation, derogation, detention, donation, destination, devoration, resonation, dedolation, decoration

Antonyms: desolation, denotation, intonation, derogation, detention, donation, destination, devoration, resonation, dedolation, decoration

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} An [[explosion]] or sudden [[report]] made by the near-[[instantaneous]] [[decomposition]] or [[combustion]] of [[unstable]] substances. Specifically, [[combustion]] that spreads [[supersonic]]ally via [[shock]] [[compression]].
2. {{lb|en|mechanical engineering}} {{cap|engine}} [[knocking]], a type of improper [[combustion]] in [[gasoline]] [[piston]] engines.

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