chemosensor
/ˈkiːmə(ʊ)ˌsɛnsə/ /ˈkɛmə(ʊ)ˌsɛnsə/noun
1 Physiology = chemoreceptor.
2A device for detecting the presence of specific chemical molecules in the air. Also: a chemical compound that indicates the presence of specific molecules by a change of colour.
Origin
1960s. From chemo- + sensor.
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