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detonators

/ˈdɛtəˌneɪtərz/ /ˈdiːtəˌneɪtərz/

Meanings
noun
A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.

Examples :

"The police found several detonators near the construction site, raising concerns about potential danger. "
device military weapon technical machine

Related Words

Illustration instantaneous

instantaneous adjective

/ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/

Occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time.

"The alarm clock's sound was instantaneous; as soon as I hit snooze, it blared again. "

Illustration approaching

approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

Illustration concerns

concerns noun

/kənˈsɜːnz/ /kənˈsɝnz/

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

"My parents have concerns about my future career path. "

Illustration controlled

controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration percussion

percussion noun

/pɚˈkʌʃən/

The collision of two bodies in order to produce a sound.

"The percussion of the raindrops against the windowpane created a soothing rhythm. "

Illustration detonate

detonate verb

/ˈdɛtəneɪt/

To explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.

"The bomb squad carefully worked to disarm the device before it could detonate. "

Illustration practically

practically adverb

/ˈpɹæktɪkli/

In practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs.

"My parents practically live at the grocery store, they shop there so often. "

Illustration demolition

demolition noun

/ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃən/

The process of demolishing or destroying buildings or other structures.

"The demolition of the old school building began this week. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration attached

attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

Illustration potential

potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."

Illustration explosive

explosive noun

/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/ /ɛkˈsploʊsɪv/

Any explosive substance.

"The demolition crew carefully handled the explosive before the building implosion. "