Explode a bomb (8)

I believe the answer is:

detonate

(Other definitions for detonate that I've seen before include "Start 15 [EXPLOSION]" , "let off" , "Discharge" , "Set off explosive device" , "Trigger" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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