detector
BrE /dɪˈtek.tər/ AmE /dɪˈtek.tər/
noun en → es
a device that detects the presence of something, such as smoke or radiation
detector de algo
- smoke detector
- radiation detector
Collocations smoke detector · motion detector
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The smoke detector went off in the middle of the night.
El detector de humo sonó a mitad de la noche.
a device used to search for something, such as metal or underwater objects
detector de algo
- metal detector
- underwater detector
Collocations metal detector · buried treasure detector
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He used a metal detector to find old coins.
Usó un detector de metales para encontrar monedas antiguas.
a device that analyzes substances or materials to identify their components
detector de algo
- chemical detector
- gas detector
Collocations chemical detector · pollution detector
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The chemical detector can identify toxic substances.
El detector químico puede identificar sustancias tóxicas.
a device used in security systems to detect intruders or unauthorized access
detector de seguridad
- intruder detector
- security detector
Collocations intruder detector · access control detector
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The intruder detector alerted the security guards.
El detector de intrusiones alertó a los guardias de seguridad.
a device used in scientific research to detect and measure physical phenomena
detector científico
- scientific detector
- experimental detector
Collocations scientific detector · particle detector
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The scientific detector measures cosmic rays.
El detector científico mide rayos cósmicos.