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English noun: detonator

1. detonator (artifact) a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive


Synonymscap, detonating device


Broader (hypernym)explosive device


Narrower (hyponym)blasting cap, percussion cap









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