Associations to the word «Detonator»

Wiktionary

DETONATOR, noun. A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.
DETONATOR, noun. (rail transport) (UK) a small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
DETONATOR, noun. (archaic) Any explosive whose action is practically instantaneous.
DETONATOR, noun. (obsolete) A gun fired by a percussion cap.

Dictionary definition

DETONATOR, noun. A mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive.

Wise words

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