detector
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: detectors
Sense 1
A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning. — An indicator showing the depth of the water in a boiler.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “detector” mean?
A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.
Is “detector” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.