detonation
Definitions
The action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode.
A loud, sudden explosion or the sound produced by one.
The spontaneous combustion of a fuel-air mixture in an internal combustion engine.
Examples
The controlled detonation of the old bridge was scheduled for early Sunday morning.
Experts are still investigating the cause of the sudden detonation in the laboratory.
The sound of the detonation echoed across the valley, startling the local wildlife.