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detector

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  1. detector (noun)
  2. lie detector (noun)

detector

noun

Definition of DETECTOR

a device that detects some physical quantity and responds usually with a transmitted signal <a motion detector to thwart burglaries>
Synonyms detector
Related Words eye; electric eye, photoelectric cell; alarm (also alarum), trigger

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