Detonation
/dɛtəˈneɪʃən/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts10 letters
Definition 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.
"the detonation of gun cotton"
- Engine knocking, an improper combustion in internal combustion engines
Anagrams of Detonation
1 word can be made by rearranging all the letters of "detonation":
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "detonation" and rearranging:
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
d2
e1
t1
o1
n1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Detonation
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Detonation"
Detonation is a 10-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "detonation" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Detonation" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "detonation" is a medium-scoring word.