detector

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From detect +‎ -or (“agent noun forming suffix”).

[edit] Noun

detector (plural detectors)

  1. A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon.
    Smoke detectors are mandatory in public buildings.

[edit] Derived terms

[edit] Translations

device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon

[edit] Dutch

[edit] Noun

detector m. (plural detectors, diminutive detectortje)

  1. detector

[edit] Spanish

[edit] Noun

detector m. (plural detectores)

  1. detector

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