detonator

Meanings

• noun

  An explosive device used to initiate the explosion of other explosives.

  - "The detonator was used to blow up the old bridge."
  - "The bomb squad carefully handled the detonator before defusing the explosive device."

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Synonyms

torpedo

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Rhymes

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exploder , loader

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Variants

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detonator , detonators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'detonare', meaning 'to thunder', due to the loud noise produced when an explosive is detonated.

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Trivia

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1. The first detonator was invented in 1888 by French chemist Paul Ville.

2. Detonators are typically small, portable devices that can be carried by soldiers or bomb disposal teams.

3. Detonators can be triggered by various means, including electrical currents, mechanical pressure, or even sound waves.

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1. explosive: A substance or mixture that produces an explosive reaction when subjected to ignition, heat, or pressure.

2. detonation: The process of initiating an explosive reaction by applying a shock wave or explosive force to the explosive material.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'detonator' is often used metaphorically to refer to a person or event that sets off a chain reaction or causes a significant impact. It has been used in literature, music, and film to describe various situations where an event or person triggers a larger response.

How to Memorize "detonator"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small device with wires and a red button. Visualize the button being pressed, and the resulting explosion.

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   - Associate the word 'detonator' with the image of a bomb or explosion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dynamite, Detonator, Boom!' to remember the sequence of a dynamite explosion and the device used to initiate it.

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