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detector

noun

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Meaning

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A device that finds or discovers something, like smoke or metal.

Example Sentence

The security guard used a metal detector to check everyone entering the building for weapons.

Usage Note

Used in various fields like security (metal detectors, explosive detectors), science (radiation detectors, motion detectors), and everyday life (smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors) to identify the presence of specific substances or phenomena.

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