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Topic: Science

detonability

IPA: /ˌdɛtəˈnæbɪlɪti/

KK: /dɛtəˈnæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: A measure of how easily an explosive can explode under certain conditions.

Example: The detonability of the new explosive was tested in various environments.

detonable

IPA: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪbəl/

KK: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be exploded or set off, especially in reference to explosives or bombs.

Example: The military tested several detonable devices during the exercise.

detonate

IPA: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to explode or to explode itself.

Example: The engineer decided to detonate the old building to make way for new construction.

detonation

IPA: /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A sudden and powerful explosion, often caused by a bomb or other explosive device.

Example: The detonation of the bomb was heard miles away.

detonative

IPA: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or capable of causing an explosion or detonation.

Example: The detonative material was handled with extreme caution to prevent accidents.

detonator

IPA: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtə/

KK: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device that triggers an explosion by igniting an explosive charge.

Example: The technician carefully handled the detonator to ensure it would not accidentally activate.

detoxication

IPA: /dɪˌtɒkɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌtɑkɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process that helps to remove or reduce harmful substances from the body or environment.

Example: The detoxication process is essential for recovering from poisoning.

detoxification

IPA: /dɪˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌtɑksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing toxic substances from the body, often as part of a treatment for addiction or to improve health.

Example: Many people go through detoxification to cleanse their bodies of harmful substances.

detrimental

IPA: /ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛn(t)l/

KK: /ˈdɛtrɪˌmɛntl/

adjective

Definition: Causing harm or damage to something or someone.

Example: The pollution from the factory has a detrimental effect on the local wildlife.

noun

Definition: Not good; causing harm or damage to someone or something.

Example: The detrimental effects of pollution can be seen in the health of the community.

detrital

IPA: /dɪˈtraɪtəl/

KK: /dɪˈtraɪtəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to small pieces of material that have been broken down from larger rocks or minerals, often found in geological contexts.

Example: The detrital sediments in the riverbed were formed from the erosion of nearby mountains.

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