Definitions for Detonator
ˈdɛt nˌeɪ tərdet·o·na·tor

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. detonator, detonating device, capnoun

   a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. detonatornoun

   A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.

2. detonatornoun

   a small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Detonator

   A detonator, frequently a blasting cap, is a device used to trigger an explosive device. Detonators can be chemically, mechanically, or electrically initiated, the last two being the most common. The commercial use of explosives uses electrical detonators or the capped fuse which is a length of safety fuse to which an ordinary detonator has been joined. Many detonators' primary explosive is a material called ASA compound. This compound is formed from lead azide, lead styphnate and aluminium and is pressed into place above the base charge, usually TNT or tetryl in military detonators and PETN in commercial detonators. Other materials such as DDNP (diazo dinitro phenol) are also used as the primary charge to reduce the amount of lead emitted into the atmosphere by mining and quarrying operations. Old detonators used mercury fulminate as the primary, often mixed with potassium chlorate to yield better performance. A blasting cap is a small sensitive primary explosive device generally used to detonate a larger, more powerful and less sensitive secondary explosive such as TNT, dynamite, or plastic explosive. Blasting caps come in a variety of types, including non-electric caps, electric caps, and fuse caps. They are used in commercial mining, excavation, and demolition. Electric types are set off by a short burst of current sent by a blasting machine via a long wire to the cap to ensure safety. Traditional fuse caps have a fuse which is ignited by a flame source, such as a match or a lighter.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Detonatornoun

   one who, or that which, detonates

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Detonator

   A detonator is a device used to trigger an explosive device. Detonators can be chemically, mechanically, or electrically initiated, the latter two being the most common. The commercial use of explosives uses electrical detonators or the capped fuse which is a length of safety fuse to which an ordinary detonator has been crimped. Many detonators' primary explosive is a material called ASA compound. This compound is formed from lead azide, lead styphnate and aluminium and is pressed into place above the base charge, usually TNT or tetryl in military detonators and PETN in commercial detonators. Other materials such as DDNP are also used as the primary charge to reduce the amount of lead emitted into the atmosphere by mining and quarrying operations. Old detonators used mercury fulminate as the primary, and it was often mixed with potassium chlorate to yield better performance.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. detonator

   A device containing a sensitive explosive intended to produce a detonation wave.

Anagrams for Detonator »

1. rattooned

2. tetraodon

How to pronounce Detonator?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Detonator in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Detonator in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Detonator in a Sentence

1. Susan Hemming:

   The pair had been very close to carrying out an attack, all they required was to purchase the chemicals to make a detonator.

2. National Police spokesman Prawut Thavonsiri:

   These mix of chemicals you can easily obtain anywhere legally, but when you combine them, they become a chemical that is quick to catch fire and can be developed to become a detonator, this formula can also be used to enlarge the radius of the bomb. It could be used for both of the bombings. But when the bomb detonates, this element (if used in the bomb) would disappear immediately because it's an amplifier.

3. Ed Bridgeman:

   In the past, individuals have used a' dead man’s switch' hidden in a single glove that allows them to trigger a detonator if they shot or get caught, behavioral clues are key. How were these men dressed ? Were they dressed for appropriately for the climate and a long airplane ride ? Were they acting suspicious ?

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Detonator
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Detonator
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detonator
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Detonator
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Detonator
6. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf