Associations to the word «Detonator»
Noun
- Explosive
- Fuse
- Detonation
- Timer
- Tnt
- Booster
- Primer
- Bomb
- Warhead
- Wire
- Grenade
- Pellet
- Pencil
- Striker
- Ammonium
- Ignition
- Pin
- Initiate
- Explosion
- Trigger
- Alvarez
- Stab
- Nitrate
- Torpedo
- Remote
- Firing
- Cartridge
- Suitcase
- Demolition
- Timing
- Cord
- Ammunition
- Powder
- Nitro
- Cap
- Handgun
- Flare
- Button
- Charge
- Zach
- Shove
- Sniper
- Caleb
- Device
- Mercury
- Flip
- Capsule
- Switch
- Magnesium
- Plug
- Mine
- Tilt
- Flask
- Reliability
- Blast
- Pouch
- Percussion
- Shell
- Petrol
- Lid
- Tube
- Breech
- Delay
Adjective
Adverb
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.
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