Plural of detonation
regular plural
The plural of detonation is detonations.
Forms of detonation
| Singular | detonation /dɛtəˈneɪʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | detonations |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Detonations in a sentence
- She explodes as multiple magazine detonations rip the ship apart, and is lost with all hands.2018 October 17, Drachinifel, 21:33 from the start, in Last Ride of the High Seas Fleet - Battle of Texel 1918, archived from the original…. From the entry lost with all hands
- Explosions in the hangar therefore might have been either detonations of torpedoes or gasoline vapor explosions.1947 October 30, Bureau of Ships, “SECTION III - DISCUSSION”, in U.S.S. Princeton (CVL23): Loss in Action, Battle for Leyte Gulf, 24…. From the entry gas
Meaning of detonation
- noun An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.
- noun Any sudden explosion made by an exothermic process (whether chemical or not) that produces a supersonic shock wave.
- noun Engine knocking, a type of improper combustion in gasoline piston engines.
Questions about the plural of detonation
- What is the plural of detonation?
- The plural of detonation is detonations.
- Is detonation countable?
- Detonation is a countable and uncountable noun.
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