smoke detector
noun
: an alarm that activates automatically when it detects smoke
called also smoke alarm
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Common household hazardous waste items include antifreeze, motor oil, batteries, paints, pesticides and household smoke detectors.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Like all smoke detectors, the Nest Protect comes with an expiration date.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
These include access to clean water, working smoke detectors and safe heating systems.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
The best places to look for hidden cameras are around electronics, like alarm clocks and lamps, in smoke detectors and thermostats, and vents and television consoles, as these are common areas where people report finding hidden cameras.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Like all smoke detectors, the Nest Protect comes with an expiration date.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
These include access to clean water, working smoke detectors and safe heating systems.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
The best places to look for hidden cameras are around electronics, like alarm clocks and lamps, in smoke detectors and thermostats, and vents and television consoles, as these are common areas where people report finding hidden cameras.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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“Smoke detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20detector. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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