noun
detonator
DEHT-uh-nay-tuh
Detonator (noun) means a small device used to trigger the explosion of a larger explosive charge. Example: “The demolition crew wired each charge to its own detonator.”
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A small device used to trigger the explosion of a larger explosive charge.
"The demolition crew wired each charge to its own detonator."
How to use detonator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe trigger device that sets off an explosive.
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Word forms
- Plural
- detonators
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The demolition crew wired each charge to its own _____.
Etymology
From detonate + -or.
Synonyms
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detonating device
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What does “detonator” mean?
The word “detonator” means a small device used to trigger the explosion of a larger explosive charge. In plain terms, the trigger device that sets off an explosive.
How do you pronounce “detonator”?
“Detonator” is pronounced DEHT-uh-nay-tuh (/ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “detonator” in a sentence?
Here is “detonator” used in a sentence: “The demolition crew wired each charge to its own detonator.”
What part of speech is “detonator”?
“Detonator” is a noun.
