Definition of detonate
English to English verb - cause to burst with a violent release of energy
We exploded the nuclear bomb.
source: WordNet 3.0 - burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
The bomb detonated at noon.
The Molotov cocktail exploded.
source: WordNet 3.0 - To explode with a sudden report; as, niter detonates with sulphur.
source: Webster 1913 - To cause to explode; to cause to burn or inflame with a sudden report.
source: Webster 1913
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