Detonation and Flash

Detonation

Detonation noun - The act or an instance of exploding.

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Flash and detonation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flash" instead a noun "Detonation".

Flash noun - A sudden and usually temporary growth of activity.

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Detonation and flash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detonation" instead a noun "Flash".

Nearby Words: flashy, flashed, flashing, flasher, flashback

similar	similar detonation	similar flash
original	original detonation	original flash
initial	initial detonation	initial flash
single	single detonation	single flash
Other adjectives: visible, simple, small, real, large, big, fantastic, possible, magical, nuclear.

In Homestuck, in the famous "[S] Cascade" flash, The Tumor displays a countdown to its detonation as the flash goes on.

Source: Magic Countdown
Finally, in the outro of Opposing Force, a white flash indicates the detonation of the nuke and the destruction of Black Mesa.

Source: Deus Ex Nukina
Nowadays they use goggles that instantaneously turn opaque when exposed to the bright flash of a nuclear detonation and then return to clear to allow the pilots to see clearly.

Source: A Nuclear Error

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