detonation pressure

[/ˌdetəˈneɪʃən ˈprɛʃər/]
nounpl: detonation pressures
pressão de detonação
1. The extreme pressure generated at the shock front during a detonation wave in explosives or combustible materials
The detonation pressure of TNT can exceed 200,000 atmospheres.
A pressão de detonação do TNT pode exceder 200.000 atmosferas.
2. In internal combustion engines, the pressure spike caused by abnormal combustion or knocking
High detonation pressure in the engine cylinder can damage the piston and valves.
A pressão de detonação elevada no cilindro do motor pode danificar o pistão e as válvulas.
This is a highly technical term used primarily in engineering, explosives manufacturing, military applications, and automotive industries. It's not commonly used in everyday conversation but is essential in industrial safety protocols, especially in Brazil's mining and petrochemical sectors. The term carries significant weight in regulatory and safety documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shock pressureblast pressureexplosion pressuredetonation wave pressure
Antonyms / Antônimos
normal pressureambient pressure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pressão de detonação
Standard technical term used in engineering and explosives contexts
São Paulo
pressão de detonação
Common in industrial and automotive engineering sectors
Portugal
pressão de detonação
Used in technical and scientific contexts with same meaning as Brazilian Portuguese
USA/Technical
detonation pressure
Widely used in military, mining, and aerospace engineering

Related Words

detonationshock waveexplosivecombustionpressure waveknockdeflagration

Related Idioms & Phrases

under pressure
high-pressure situation
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