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de·tec·tor

noun \di-ˈtek-tər\

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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Examples of DETECTOR

  1. using metal detectors to improve safety at airports
  2. <a motion detector to thwart burglaries>

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

de·tec·tor

noun \di-ˈtek-tər\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of DETECTOR

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

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