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detonation
detonation /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/
noun
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The act of detonating an explosive
(
detonation
)
the act of detonating an explosive
The sound of the detonation could be heard miles away.
The sound of the detonation could be heard miles away.
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A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
(
blowup
, detonation
, explosion
)
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
The loud explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
The loud explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
Greenpeace
Greenpeace /ˈgriːnˌpiːs/
noun
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An international organization that works for environmental conservation and the preservation of endangered species
(
Greenpeace
)
an international organization that works for environmental conservation and the preservation of endangered species
Greenpeace activists are known for their efforts to protect the environment and endangered species.
Greenpeace activists are known for their efforts to protect the environment and endangered species.
apprehender
apprehender /əˈprɛhɛndər/
noun
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A person who seizes or arrests (especially a person who seizes or arrests in the name of justice)
(
apprehender
)
a person who seizes or arrests (especially a person who seizes or arrests in the name of justice)
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A person who knows or apprehends
(
apprehender
, knower
)
a person who knows or apprehends
pleasure ground
pleasure ground /ˈplɛʒər ɡraʊnd/
noun
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A commercially operated park with stalls and shows for amusement
(
amusement park
, funfair
[British] , pleasure ground
)
a commercially operated park with stalls and shows for amusement
