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detector

/dɪ'tɛktər/

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noun
rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave
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demodulator

type of:
rectifier

part of:
radio set radio receiver tuner radio receiving set wireless
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
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sensing element sensor

type of:
device
noun
electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity
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type of:
electronic equipment

part of:
wireless radio radio receiver radio set receiving set tuner

Definition that contains detector

metal detector detector that gives a signal when it detects the presence of metal; used to detect the presence of stray bits of metal in food products or to find buried metal
mine detector detector consisting of an electromagnetic device; used to locate explosive mines