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Uncommondetector
The correct spelling is detector.
How to pronounce detector
noun
IPA: /dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Det-ect-or
The correct spelling is detector. A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning. For example: "Smoke detectors are mandatory in public buildings."
Usage Examples
“Smoke detectors are mandatory in public buildings.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.
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