GRE Word List

DETONATION

the action or process of detonating

The meaning of the word detonation is the action or process of detonating.

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abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
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sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
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obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
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hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze