detonator
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Synonyms: detonate, detonation, resonator, donator, detonators, derogator, derotator, decorator, detonated, desolator, detonates
Antonyms: detonate, detonation, resonator, donator, detonators, derogator, derotator, decorator, detonated, desolator, detonates
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Noun
- A device used to [[detonate]] an [[explosive]] device etc.
- {{senseid|en|Q716482}} {{lb|en|rail transport|UK}} A small explosive device attached to the [[railhead]] to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
- {{lb|en|archaic}} Any [[explosive]] whose action is practically [[instantaneous]].
- {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[gun]] [[fire]]d by a [[percussion cap]].
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