detonator in a sentence
n.
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Definition
A detonator is a device used to initiate an explosion, often by triggering explosives remotely or directly.
Sample Sentences
- The technician carefully examined the detonator before the test explosion.
- In the movie, the villain used a remote detonator to trigger the bomb from a distance.
- During the training exercise, soldiers learned how to safely handle a detonator.
- The construction crew needed a powerful detonator to demolish the old building efficiently.
- She felt a rush of adrenaline as she pressed the button on the detonator, signaling the start of the operation.