detonator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.
A small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
Any explosive whose action is practically instantaneous.
A gun fired by a percussion cap.

/ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛtn̩eɪ.tə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-detonator.wav

detonator detonators

From detonate + -or.

fuze fuse torpedo

detonate detonation blasting cap

microdetonator pencil detonator

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