detonation in the PONS Dictionary

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Its detonation velocity is around 5180m/s ft/s.
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If the tip of the spark plug is too hot it can cause pre-ignition or sometimes detonation/knocking and damage may occur.
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A mixture of lampblack and liquid oxygen was measured to have detonation velocity of 3,000 m/s, and 4 to 12% more strength than dynamite.
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Furthermore, it establishes that all the land belongs to the state, and prohibits both nuclear detonations and the storage of nuclear waste.
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A variety of types also had to have a fuse to initiate detonation.
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Extreme temperatures will cause detonation of the fuel-air mixture (spark ignition engines) and damage to the engine.
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Three 30 kiloton detonations took place simultaneously at depths of 1,758, 1,875, and 2,015 meters.
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The detonation continued in 5-6 hour intervals.
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Particles formed from detonations above, or in, the ocean, will contain short-lived radioactive sodium isotopes, and salts from the sea water.
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It is possible for them to deflagrate very quickly, producing an effect similar to a detonation.
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