detonation vs detonate

detonation is a noun but detonate is not a noun.

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

detonation (noun)	detonate (noun)
the act of detonating an explosive
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

detonation (verb)	detonate (verb)
	cause to burst with a violent release of energy
	burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction