detector
/dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/
A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning
- plural
- detectors
Meanings
- 1
A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning
Tom walked through the metal detector.
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
Have you ever taken a lie detector test?
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.; An indicator showing the depth of the water in a boilerrare
- 3
A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.; A galvanometer, usually portable, for indicating the direction of a currentrare
- 4
A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.; A device measuring radiation or electromagnetic wavesrare