detector
noun
a person or thing that detects.
detectors
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pluralof detector.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And while some safety systems were absent, he said the gas detectors apparently functioned as they should do, triggering an automatic shut down of the fuel supply.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
As particle accelerators became more powerful and detectors grew increasingly sensitive, researchers gained access to subtler physical processes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
To search for dark matter, LZ uses extremely sensitive light detectors to capture particle interactions.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
To detect flare-ups more effectively, firefighters were using drones equipped with heat-sensing detectors, she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
And at the top of the steps, just in front of the group of students, sat the two metal detectors.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
