détecteur

Definitions of détecteur
  1. noun
    rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave
    synonyms: avertisseur
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    type of:
    redresseur
    electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current
  2. noun
    any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
    synonyms: avertisseur
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    types:
    détecteur de mines
    detector consisting of an electromagnetic device; used to locate explosive mines
    cellule photo-électrique, photocellule
    a transducer used to detect and measure light and other radiations
    type of:
    appareil, outil
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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