Detonate (verb)

1. To explode; to cause an explosion.
2. To cause a sudden release of energy or a reaction, as in a chemical or nuclear reaction.

Origin:

From french détoner, from latin detōnāre, from de- ("away") + tōnāre ("to thunder").

Examples:

1. The bomb was detonated in the city center.
2. The mine was detonated by a remote control.
3. The fireworks were detonated in the sky.
4. The volcano began to detonate with ash and lava.
5. The scientist had to detonate the sample carefully to avoid any accidents.