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detector

noun de·tec·tor \di-ˈtek-tər\

: a device that can tell if a substance or object is present : a device that detects the presence of something

Full Definition of DETECTOR

:  one that detects: as
a :  a device for detecting the presence of electromagnetic waves or of radioactivity
b :  a rectifier of high-frequency current used especially for extracting the intelligence from a radio signal
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First Known Use of DETECTOR

1541

Related to DETECTOR

Synonyms
sensor

Rhymes with DETECTOR

bisector, collector, connector, convector, corrector, defector, deflector, director, dissector, effector, ejector, elector, erector, infector, injector, inspector, neglecter, objector, perfecter, projector, prosector, prospector, protector, reflector, selector, trisector
Medical Dictionary

detector

noun de·tec·tor \di-ˈtek-tər\

Medical Definition of DETECTOR

:  one that detects; especially :  a device for detecting the presence of electromagnetic waves or of radioactivity

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10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. detector
  2. detector bar
  3. detector car
  4. crystal detector
  5. ground detector
  6. lie detector
  7. mine detector
  8. slide detector fence
  9. smoke detector
  10. watermark detector
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