Pronunciation: [dˈɛtənˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
The word "detonated" is spelled with three syllables: /ˈdɛtəneɪtɪd/. The first syllable is "det" pronounced with a "d" sound and the "e" as in "bet". The second syllable is "o" as in "go" and "nate" pronounced with a long "a" sound and a "t" at the end. The final syllable is "ed" pronounced with a short "e" sound and a "d" at the end. This word refers to the act of causing an explosion, often intentionally.
The term "detonated" is primarily used as a verb, referring to the act of causing an explosive substance to explode suddenly and violently. It involves the rapid combustion or decomposition of the material, leading to a release of energy in the form of an explosion. When an explosive device detonates, there is an intense and often destructive release of gases, heat, light, and shockwaves.
Detonated typically implies a deliberate or intentional act of triggering an explosion, either by manual activation or through the use of a timing device. It commonly occurs in warfare, mining, demolitions, and other controlled settings. The process of detonation is reliant on several factors, including the type and composition of the explosive material, its confinement, and the initiation mechanism.
This term can also be used metaphorically, outside the realm of explosives, to describe a sudden and violent release of energy or an intense burst of activity in non-physical contexts. For example, one might say that a controversial announcement detonated a storm of public debate or that a scandal detonated within a government organization, causing widespread disruption and chaos.
Overall, "detonated" refers to the eruption and ignition of an explosive substance, embodying both its literal explosive nature and its potential metaphorical implications of sudden and impactful events.
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The word "detonated" originated from the Latin word "detonare", meaning "to thunder down". The Latin term is derived from the combination of the prefix "de-" (meaning "down") and the verb "tonare" (meaning "to thunder"). In its early use, the word was specifically used to describe the explosion or thunderous sound of gunpowder igniting. Over time, the term "detonate" came to encompass any explosive or violent burst.
