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detonator , type of explosive that reacts with great rapidity and is used to set off other, more inert explosives. Fulminate of mercury mixed with potassium chlorate is a commonly used detonator. The word is also applied to equipment which, by flame, spark, percussion, friction, or pressure, is used to set off a chemical detonator.

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The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military | 2001 | Â© The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military 2001, originally published by Oxford University Press 2001. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

detonate ˈdetnˌāt v. explode or cause to explode: two other bombs failed to detonate | a trigger that can detonate nuclear weapons.
detonative adj.

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology | 1996 | | Â© The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology 1996, originally published by Oxford University Press 1996. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

detonate XVIII. f. pp. stem of L. dētonāre, f. DE- 3 + tonāre THUNDER (see -ATE 3); partly back-formation from detonation (XVII) — F. détonation, f. détoner — L. dētonāre.
Hence detonator XIX.

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