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Definition of Detectar

De*tect"or, n. Specifically: (a) An indicator showing the depth of the water in a boiler. (b) (Elec.) A galvanometer, usually portable, for indicating the direction of a current. (c) (Elec.) Any of various devices for detecting the presence of electric waves.

De*tect"or (?), n. [L., a revealer.] One who, or that which, detects; a detecter. Shak.

A deathbed's detector of the heart.
Young.

Bank-note detector, a publication containing a description of genuine and counterfeit bank notes, designed to enable persons to discriminate between them. -- Detector lock. See under Lock.

De*tect"or, n. Specifically: (a) An indicator showing the depth of the water in a boiler. (b) (Elec.) A galvanometer, usually portable, for indicating the direction of a current. (c) (Elec.) Any of various devices for detecting the presence of electric waves.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • device capable of registering a specific kind of animal, person, substance or phenomenon
         Smoke detectors are mandatory in public buildings.

    Dutch
  • device capable of registering a specific kind of animal, person, substance or phenomenon
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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