Etd (Noun)
Meaning
A system for screening luggage in airports; an agent passes a swab around or inside luggage and then runs the swab through a machine that can detect trace amounts of explosives.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Explosive Trace Detection system, or ETD, is used to screen luggage for potential threats in airports worldwide.
- Airport security personnel use ETD to analyze swabs taken from luggage for signs of explosive residue.
- The ETD machine can detect even the smallest amounts of explosive material on a swab.
- In addition to X-ray machines, many airports also use ETD to screen luggage for explosives.
- The ETD system is an essential tool in maintaining airport security and preventing potential threats.