Meaning of the word detonation in English

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detonation

US /ˌdet̬.ənˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdet.ənˈeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the action or process of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode

Example:
The police safely carried out the controlled detonation of the old bomb.
The sudden detonation of fireworks startled the crowd.
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