detectornoun [ C ]
uk/dɪˈtek.tər/us/dɪˈtek.tɚ/a device used to find particular substances or things, or measure their level:
a metal/smoke detector
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Measuring, weighing, & counting devices
- calculator
- calipers
- dipstick
- gradation
- hydrograph
- instrument
- light meter
- manometer
- meter
- micrometer
- potometer
- rangefinder
- ruler
- scope
- sensor
- spirit level
- tachometer
- tape measure
- theodolite
- weighbridge
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