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- DictionarySmoke de·tec·tor/smōk dəˈtektər/
noun
- 1. a fire-protection device that automatically detects and gives a warning of the presence of smoke.
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- Smoke detector
Device that detects smoke, typically as an indicator of fire
A smoke detector is a device that senses smoke, typically as an indicator of fire. Smoke detectors/Alarms are usually housed in plastic enclosures, typically shaped like a disk about 150 millimetres (6 in) in diameter and 25 millimetres (1 in) thick, but shape and size vary. Smoke can be detected either optically (photoelectric) or by physical process (ionization). Detectors may use one or both se... Wikipedia
