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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 applied as a primer.
  • starter noun A person who begins something, or who sets something going.

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

  1. noun A safety device containing a component that melts to break an electrical circuit if the current is too high.
  2. verb To melt or blend together, especially under heat.
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