- 1. v. i. To explode with a sudden report; as, niter detonates with sulphur. Source: opted
- 2. v. t. To cause to explode; to cause to burn or inflame with a sudden report. Source: opted
- 3. v. cause to burst with a violent release of energy Source: wordnet
- 4. v. burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction Source: wordnet
- 5. To explode with a sudden report; as, niter detonates with sulphur. To cause to explode; to cause to burn or inflame with a sudden report. Source: webster
- 6. To explode with a sudden report; as, niter detonates withsulphur. Source: adambom
- 7. v:100 v. burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction Source: ecdict
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