tracer — meaning in English
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English meaning
- tracer noun A substance, such as a radioactive isotope or dye, used to track how something moves or changes through a system.
Senses
tracer is used for these senses in English:
- tracer A round of ammunition for a firearm that contains magnesium or another flammable substance arranged such that it will burn and produce a visible trail when fired in the dark.
tracer — full definition
- noun A substance, such as a radioactive isotope or dye, used to track how something moves or changes through a system.
- noun A bullet or shell that leaves a visible trail of light so its path can be seen, especially at night.