Detonate

det'o-nat, v. i. (Chem.) To explode a sudden report, — v. t. To cause to explode. — ton a'tion, n. Explosion by inflammation of bustible bodies. — Det'onize, -niz, v. t. [-nized (-nlzd), -nizing.] To cause to explode, burn an explosion, calcine with detonation. — v. i. detonate. _ De'tour, deviation da-to or', from the n. straight A turning; or usual circuitous path. route Detract, de-trakt', v. t. To take away, take credit reputation from, decry, depreciate, vilify, slander, traduce. — v. i. To remove a part, take away reputation, depreciate worth. — Detraction, n. Act etc.; calumny; aspersion; censure.— Detract'or, ».— Detract're , n. A female detractor:— Detract'ory, -o-rT, a. Defamatory; derogatory.