Det"o*na`tor (?), n. One that
detonates; specif.: (a) An explosive whose
action is practically instantaneous. (b)
Something used to detonate a charge, as a detonating fuse.
(c) A case containing detonating powder, the
explosion of which serves as a signal, as on railroads.
(d) A gun fired by a percussion cap.
[Obs.]
Det"o*na`tor (d&ebreve;t"&osl;*nā`t&etilde;r),
n. One who, or that which,
detonates.
Det"o*na`tor (?), n. One that
detonates; specif.: (a) An explosive whose
action is practically instantaneous. (b)
Something used to detonate a charge, as a detonating fuse.
(c) A case containing detonating powder, the
explosion of which serves as a signal, as on railroads.
(d) A gun fired by a percussion cap.
[Obs.]
