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Noun:

  • An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances as, the detonation of gun cotton. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.
  • Engine knocking, an improper combustion in internal combustion engines

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