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| 1. | [ noun ] any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner | |
| Synonyms: | sensor sensing_element | |
| Related terms: | device photoelectric_cell lie_detector metal_detector trace_detector mine_detector feel | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (physics) rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave | |
| Synonyms: | demodulator | |
| Related terms: | rectifier radio_receiver | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (electronics) electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity | |
| Related terms: | electronic_equipment scanner crystal_detector radio_receiver | |
| Similar spelling: |
detect detected detective detection detecting deduction detest deduct detectable detested deducted |
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