detonation vs blowup

detonation and blowup both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
detonation	Yes	No	No	No
blowup	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, detonation and blowup are synonyms defined as:

detonation and blowup: a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

Other synonyms of detonation include explosion.

detonation (noun)	blowup (noun)
the act of detonating an explosive	a photographic print that has been enlarged
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction	an unrestrained expression of emotion
	a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction