detonating Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to burst with a violent release of energy
   explode; detonate; blow up; set off.
   
   • We exploded the nuclear bomb
2. verb burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
   detonate; explode; blow up.
   
   • the bomb detonated at noon
   • The Molotov cocktail exploded

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