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Definition of Detector
1. Noun. Any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner.
Generic synonyms: Device
Specialized synonyms: Metal Detector, Mine Detector, Electric Eye, Magic Eye, Photocell, Photoconductive Cell, Photoelectric Cell, Trace Detector
Derivative terms: Detect, Sense
2. Noun. Rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave.
Group relationships: Radio, Radio Receiver, Radio Set, Receiving Set, Tuner, Wireless
Generic synonyms: Rectifier
Derivative terms: Demodulate
3. Noun. Electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity.
Generic synonyms: Electronic Equipment
Group relationships: Radio, Radio Receiver, Radio Set, Receiving Set, Tuner, Wireless
Derivative terms: Detect
Definition of Detector
1. n. One who, or that which, detects; a detecter.
2. n. An indicator showing the depth of the water in a boiler.
Definition of Detector
1. Noun. A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Detector
1. one that detects [n -S] - See also: detects
Medical Definition of Detector
1. One who, or that which, detects; a detecter. "A deathbed's detector of the heart." (Young) Bank-note detector, a publication containing a description of genuine and counterfeit bank notes, designed to enable persons to discriminate between them. Detector lk. See Lock. Origin: L, a revealer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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