detonator

UK
/ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə/
US
/ˈdɛt.əˌneɪ.tɚ/

Translations

detonatornoun
detonators
pl
UK
/ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə/
US
/ˈdɛt.əˌneɪ.tɚ/
The engineer carefully connected the wires to the detonator.
Инженер осторожно подключил провода к детонатору.
detonatoradjective
more detonator
Comp.
most detonator
Super.
UK
/ˈdet.ə.neɪ.tə/
US
/ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tɚ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "detonator cap").

Definitions

detonatornoun
A device used to trigger an explosive device.
The bomb squad carefully examined the detonator to ensure it was disarmed.
A person or thing that initiates a process or event.
The controversial speech acted as a detonator for widespread protests.
detonatoradjective
Relating to or serving as a detonator; designed for initiating an explosion.
The workers handled the detonator caps with extreme care.