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smoke detector
noun
called also smoke alarm
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Word History
circa 1927, in the meaning defined above
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“Smoke detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20detector. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
smoke detector
nouncalled also smoke alarm
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