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detonated

/ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɪd/ /ˈdiːtəˌneɪtɪd/

Meanings
verb
To explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.

Examples :

"The bomb disposal squad carefully detonated the suspicious package in a controlled environment to prevent harm. "
energy physics disaster action military weapon technical

Related Words

Illustration combust

combust noun

/kəmˈbʌst/ /ˈkɒmbʌst/

That which undergoes burning.

"The dry leaves were the perfect combust for the bonfire. "

Illustration building

building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

Illustration controlled

controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration disposal

disposal noun

[dɪsˈpəʊzəɫ]

An arrangement, categorization or classification of things.

"The library's new disposal of books by genre makes finding what you need much easier. "

Illustration explosives

explosives noun

/ɪkˈsploʊsɪvz/ /ɛkˈsploʊsɪvz/

Any explosive substance.

"Construction workers use explosives to break down large rocks. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration suspicious

suspicious adjective

/səˈspɪ.ʃəs/

Arousing suspicion.

"His suspicious behaviour brought him to the attention of the police."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration explode

explode verb

/ɪkˈspləʊd/ /ɪkˈsploʊd/

To destroy with an explosion.

"The assassin exploded the car by means of a car bomb."

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration compression

compression noun

/kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/

An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.

"The compression of the trash in the bin allowed us to fit more in. "