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detectors

Prononciation : [dɪˈtɛktərz]

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Contexte : « science and technology »

(noun) a device or tool that is designed to find something or sense something around it. For example, a smoke detector can recognize smoke and alert you if there's a fire.

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The metal detector found many hidden coins in the sand.

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The detector did not pick up any radiation in the area, which means it was safe.

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What will the sensor detectors do if they sense a leak?

Contexte : « security »

(noun) a device used to check for unwanted items, like in airports. These detectors help keep people safe by finding dangerous objects.

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The airport detectors caught a prohibited item in the passenger's bag.

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The detectors failed to notice that someone was carrying a knife.

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What types of things can the security detectors find at the airport?

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