v. i.
v. t. To cause to explode; to cause to burn or inflame with a sudden report. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. & n. from Detonate. [ 1913 Webster ]
Detonating gas,
Detonating powder,
Detonating primer,
Detonating tube,
n. [ Cf. F. détonation. ] An explosion or sudden report made by the instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances;
n. One that detonates;