detonator vs detonate

detonator is a noun but detonate is not a noun.

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

detonator (noun)	detonate (noun)
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive

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