smoke detector
noun
: an alarm that activates automatically when it detects smoke
called also smoke alarm
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That’s because our brains are home to the amygdala, which acts like an internal smoke detector.
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Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 June 2026
Common items include antifreeze, motor oil, batteries (household & automotive), fluorescent bulbs, deck stains, pool chemicals, pesticides, and household smoke detectors.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Fire officials also encourage having working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of the home, including smoke detectors in every bedroom.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2026
Officials say the home had smoke detectors, which woke up the mother.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 June 2026
Common items include antifreeze, motor oil, batteries (household & automotive), fluorescent bulbs, deck stains, pool chemicals, pesticides, and household smoke detectors.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Fire officials also encourage having working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of the home, including smoke detectors in every bedroom.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2026
Officials say the home had smoke detectors, which woke up the mother.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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“Smoke detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20detector. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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