detector

From detect +‎ -or (agent noun forming suffix).

• (UK) IPA^(key): /dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/

detector (plural detectors)

1. A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.

   Smoke detectors are mandatory in public buildings.

   1. An indicator showing the depth of the water in a boiler.
   2. A galvanometer, usually portable, for indicating the direction of a current.

• lie detector
• smoke detector

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detector m (plural detectors, diminutive detectortje n)

1. detector

detector m (plural detectores)

1. detector

• detectar