Meaning Of The Word Detonation

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Detonation Meaning

Detonation Definition
Detonation Definition

What's The Definition Of Detonation?

detonation
countable noun: A detonation is a large or powerful explosion.

detonation in American English
noun: the act of detonating

detonation in Automotive Engineering
noun: Detonation is rapid and uncontrolled combustion, especially in the cylinder of a spark ignition engine which is operating with a fuel with inadequate octane.

detonation in British English
noun: an explosion or the act of exploding

detonation in Chemical Engineering
Detonation is an explosion in which the speed of burning is higher than the speed of sound in the surroundings.

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