noun
- devices used to trigger an explosion in explosives
Usage: technical; military
Examples
- The mining crew carefully placed the detonators in the rock face.
- Military engineers use remote detonators for controlled demolitions.
- The bomb squad found several detonators in the suspect’s garage.
- Electronic detonators provide more precise timing than traditional fuses.
- Construction workers need special training to handle detonators safely.
- The quarry explosion was triggered by multiple detonators set in sequence.