detonator

/'detouneitə/

Thân thiện

A demolition expert carefully connects the detonator to the main charge.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A device used to trigger an explosion: A detonator is a mechanical or electrical explosive device, or a small amount of explosive, designed to initiate the reaction of a larger, main explosive charge.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The bomb disposal expert carefully disconnected the detonator from the main explosive.
  • Safety regulations require that detonators be stored separately from other explosives.

Advanced Usage

• "To act as a detonator": To serve as the catalyst or trigger for a sudden event or reaction, often metaphorical.
  • The controversial article acted as a detonator for public outrage.

Variants and Related Words

• Detonate (verb): To explode or cause to explode.
  • The engineers will detonate the charges at noon.
• Detonation (noun): The action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode.
  • The detonation was heard for miles.

Synonyms

• Blasting cap: A small explosive device used to detonate a larger charge.
• Initiator: Something that starts a process or reaction.
• Fuse: A cord or device for igniting an explosive.

Related Phrases

• "Primer detonator": A specific type of detonator used to initiate a secondary explosive.
  • The system uses a sensitive primer detonator.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive

Từ đồng nghĩa

• detonating device
• cap