smoke detector
noun
: an alarm that activates automatically when it detects smoke
called also smoke alarm
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Plenty of items and objects emit radiation, from smartphones and microwaves to televisions and smoke detectors.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Inspectors also found missing and defective smoke detectors and a non-functional fire alarm panel, Rushin said.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
For example, if there’s a news story about a fire in your neighborhood, and your fear reminds you to check your smoke detectors, that’s a great use of fear.
—Robyn Koslowitz, Parents, 19 Sep. 2025
The same is true for smoke detectors and sprinkler systems.
—Dan Avery,liz Knueven, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Inspectors also found missing and defective smoke detectors and a non-functional fire alarm panel, Rushin said.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
For example, if there’s a news story about a fire in your neighborhood, and your fear reminds you to check your smoke detectors, that’s a great use of fear.
—Robyn Koslowitz, Parents, 19 Sep. 2025
The same is true for smoke detectors and sprinkler systems.
—Dan Avery,liz Knueven, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Smoke detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20detector. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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