sytytin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- detonator noun A small device used to trigger the explosion of a larger explosive charge.
- fuse noun A safety device containing a component that melts to break an electrical circuit if the current is too high.
- lighter noun A small handheld device that produces a flame, used to light cigarettes, candles, and so on.
- primer noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
- priming noun A substance used as a primer.
- starter noun Someone who starts, or who starts something.
Senses
sytytin is used for these senses in English:
- detonator A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.
- fuse (manufacturing, mining, military) The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device; a detonator.
- lighter A device used to light things, especially a reusable handheld device for creating fire to light cigarettes.
- nose cap The nose cone of a missile or shell, often containing explosives or a timer. [from 20th c.]
- primer Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.
- primer A device used to prime an internal combustion engine with gasoline, (especially) in airplanes.
- priming A substance used as a primer.
- starter A device that initiates the flow of high voltage electricity in a fluorescent lamp.
fuse — full definition
- noun A safety device containing a component that melts to break an electrical circuit if the current is too high.
- verb To melt or blend together, especially under heat.