crystal detector

Other forms: crystal detectors

Definitions of crystal detector
  1. noun
    a detector consisting of a fine wire in contact with a galena crystal; acts as a rectifier
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    detector
    electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity
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