smoke detector
noun
: an alarm that activates automatically when it detects smoke
called also smoke alarm
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Cities can, but don’t have to, require smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers.
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Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The deadly incident led to widespread reform and congressional action to regulate the small passenger-boat industry, with new requirements for escape hatches, smoke detectors and other safety measures.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
We were reminded that today, batteries power our laptops, smartphones, power tools, e-scooters, remote controls, smoke detectors, many children’s toys and even singing greeting cards.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The department is still investigating if smoke detectors were present.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
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Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The deadly incident led to widespread reform and congressional action to regulate the small passenger-boat industry, with new requirements for escape hatches, smoke detectors and other safety measures.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
We were reminded that today, batteries power our laptops, smartphones, power tools, e-scooters, remote controls, smoke detectors, many children’s toys and even singing greeting cards.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The department is still investigating if smoke detectors were present.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Smoke detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20detector. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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