Detonator (Noun)
Meaning
A mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The detonator was carefully connected to the dynamite to ensure a controlled explosion.
- A small amount of nitroglycerin was used as a detonator to trigger the main explosive charge.
- The engineer designed a complex detonator system to initiate the demolition of the old building.
- The bomb squad carefully disarmed the detonator to prevent a catastrophic explosion.
- The scientist used a tiny detonator to trigger a controlled reaction in the laboratory experiment.