detonation
- n a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
- n the act of detonating an explosive
detonator
- n a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
detour
- n a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
- v travel via a detour
detox
- n the hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified
- v treat for alcohol or drug dependence
He was detoxified in the clinic