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detonating

/ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdiːtəˌneɪtɪŋ/

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

Examples :

"The construction crew was careful when detonating the old building's support beams with explosives. "
energy physics action disaster technical machine weapon

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 shock

shock noun

/ʃɒk/ /ʃɑk/

A sudden, heavy impact.

"The train hit the buffers with a great shock."

Illustration cause

cause noun

/kɔːz/ /kɔz/

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

Illustration explosives

explosives noun

/ɪkˈsploʊsɪvz/ /ɛkˈsploʊsɪvz/

Any explosive substance.

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

Illustration support

support noun

/səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔɹt/

(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

Illustration beams

beams noun

/biːmz/

Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

"The construction workers used thick wooden beams to support the roof of the new house. "

Illustration careful

careful adjective

/ˈkɛːfəl/ /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/

Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.

"He was a slow and careful driver."

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. "