Definition and Synonyms for Detonate

Definition of Detonate

1. Cause to burst with a violent release of energy Verb
2. Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction Verb

Synonyms for word "detonate"

Semanticaly linked words with "detonate"

Lexical Analysis for "detonate"

detonator
Noun
derivation
1
1. a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
detonation
Noun
derivation
2
1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
2. the act of detonating an explosive
detonative
Adjective Satellite
derivation
2
1. exploding almost instantaneously
2. exploding almost instantaneously

Etymology for detonate

etymology detonator
etymologically related detonatable
etymologically related detonation
etymologically related detonator
etymological origin of detonare [Latin]
is derived from detonated
is derived from detonates
is derived from detonating