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Meaning of "smoke detector" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SMOKE DETECTOR

smoke detector  [sməʊk dɪˈtɛktə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SMOKE DETECTOR

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Smoke detector is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SMOKE DETECTOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

smoke detector

Smoke detector

A smoke detector is a device that senses smoke, typically as an indicator of fire. Commercial and residential security devices issue a signal to a fire alarm control panel as part of a fire alarm system, while household detectors, known as smoke alarms, generally issue a local audible or visual alarm from the detector itself. Smoke detectors are typically housed in a disk-shaped plastic enclosure about 150 millimetres in diameter and 25 millimetres thick, but the shape can vary by manufacturer or product line. Most smoke detectors work either by optical detection or by physical process, while others use both detection methods to increase sensitivity to smoke. Sensitive alarms can be used to detect, and thus deter, smoking in areas where it is banned such as toilets and schools. Smoke detectors in large commercial, industrial, and residential buildings are usually powered by a central fire alarm system, which is powered by the building power with a battery backup. However, in many single family detached and smaller multiple family housings, a smoke alarm is often powered only by a single disposable battery.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SMOKE DETECTOR


collector
kəˈlɛktə
connecter
kəˈnɛktə
detector
dɪˈtɛktə
director
dɪˈrɛktə
hector
ˈhɛktə
injector
ɪnˈdʒɛktə
inspector
ɪnˈspɛktə
microdetector
ˌmaɪkrəʊdɪˈtɛktə
nectar
ˈnɛktə
perfecta
pəˈfɛktə
photodetector
ˈfəʊtəʊdɪˌtɛktə
projector
prəˈdʒɛktə
protector
prəˈtɛktə
recta
ˈrɛktə
rector
ˈrɛktə
respecter
rɪˈspɛktə
sector
ˈsɛktə
selector
sɪˈlɛktə
spectre
ˈspɛktə
vector
ˈvɛktə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SMOKE DETECTOR

smoke
smoke alarm
smoke and mirrors
smoke bomb
smoke inhalation
smoke out
smoke pollution
smoke ring
smoke room
smoke screen
smoke shop
smoke signal
smoke tree
smoke-dried
smoke-dry
smoke-filled room
smoke-free
smokeable
smokeboard
smokebush

WORDS THAT END LIKE SMOKE DETECTOR

actor
art director
artistic director
associate director
connector
corrector
debt collector
deflector
detective chief inspector
effector
executive director
finance director
Health and Safety Inspector
lector
managing director
metal detector
music director
private sector
public sector
sales director
Spector

Synonyms and antonyms of smoke detector in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «smoke detector» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SMOKE DETECTOR

Find out the translation of smoke detector to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of smoke detector from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «smoke detector» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

烟雾探测器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

detector de humo
570 millions of speakers

English

smoke detector
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्मोक डिटेक्टर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كاشف الدخان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

детектор дыма
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

detector de fumaça
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্মোক ডিটেক্টর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Détecteur de fumée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengesan asap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rauchmelder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

煙探知器
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

연기 감지기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Detektor kumelun
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

máy dò khói
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புகை கண்டறிதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्मोक डिटेक्टर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

duman dedektörü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rilevatore di fumo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

czujka dymu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

детектор диму
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

detector de fum
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανιχνευτής καπνού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rookmelder
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rökdetektor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

røykvarsler
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of smoke detector

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SMOKE DETECTOR»

The term «smoke detector» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.547 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SMOKE DETECTOR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about smoke detector

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SMOKE DETECTOR»

Discover the use of smoke detector in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to smoke detector and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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NFPA Pocket Guide to Fire Alarm Installation
SMOKE DETECTOR MOUNTING AND SPACING 144 Exhibit V.25 Proper Mounting for Smoke Detectors 144 Exhibit V.26 Smoke Detector Circle-of- Protection Coverage 1 45 Exhibit V.27 Smoke Detector Rectangular Area Layout Curves 146 ...
Merton W. Bunker, Jr., Richard J. Roux, 2006
2
Smoke Detector Technology
US Fire Administration. COLOR A FACTOR The color of the smoke particles also affects the response of the photoelectric cell. Black smoke particles, such as those from burning plastics or flammable liquids, absorb a portion of the light striking ...
US Fire Administration
3
California Real Estate Property Management
A tenant informs the landlord the smoke detector in his unit does not operate, even with new batteries. The landlord and his manager do not repair or replace the broken smoke detector. Later, a fire breaks out in the tenant's unit. The tenant is ...
Fred Crane, 2007
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NFPA Pocket Guide to Fire Alarm and Signaling System ...
Exhibit V.26 Smoke Detector Circle-of-Protection Coverage 155 Exhibit V.27 Smoke Detector Rectangular Area Layout Curves 156 Exhibit V.28 Smoke Detector Spacing for Rectangular Areas 157 Exhibit V.29 Smoke Detector Spacing 158 ...
Merton W. Bunker, Jr., Richard J. Roux, 2009
5
The Littlest Smoke Detector
Are they going to take me down already? thought the Littlest Smoke Detector. The fire chief took a screwdriver from his pocket, and the little smoke detector was gently taken down. "The fire chief has something to ask you," Mr. Martin said to the ...
Dave Brozman, 2006
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New York Landlord's Law Book
More than one smoke detector may be required in a unit, depending on its size and layout. Install the device so that its alarm is clearly audible in every bedroom. a. Statutory Requirements All multiple dwellings throughout the state must be ...
Mary Ann Hallenborg, Marcia Stewart, 2003
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Residential Construction Academy House Wiring
Installing the Smoke Detector Branch Circuit Since fire in homes is the third leading cause of accidental death, some type of fire alarm system is required in all new home construction. Fire alarm systems can become quite complex. Article 760 ...
Greg Fletcher, 2003
8
Operation Of Fire Protection Systems
The performance-based design methodology of Appendix B can also be used for smoke detector design calculations. Again, this applies only to the flaming fire scenario, where fire plume and ceiling jet flows are major factors in smoke ...
Arthur E. Cote, 2003
9
Contemporary Business Report Writing
recommend at least one smoke detector within 15 feet of each bedroom and a minimum of one detector on each level of the dwelling. Based on these criteria, Exhibit 5 provides a visual representation of recommended smoke detector ...
Shirley Kuiper, 2009
10
Principles of Fire Protection
Cloud Chamber Smoke Detection Principle: A smoke detector utilizing the cloud chamber principle is usually of the sampling type. An air pump draws a sample of air from the protected area(s) into a high-humidity chamber within the detector.
Arthur E. Cote, Percy Bugbee, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SMOKE DETECTOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term smoke detector is used in the context of the following news items.
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Smoke detector not working in home where child died
HERMON, Maine —The Maine Fire Marshal's Office says there was at least one smoke detector in a Hermon home where a young boy died Tuesday, but it had ... «WMTW Portland, Jul 15»
2
This 9V battery makes your smoke detector so much less annoying
roost smart smoke alarm battery If there's one smart home device worth trying, it might be the Roost smart smoke alarm battery. «CNNMoney, Jun 15»
3
Google's Nest launches new home camera, smoke detector
Also introduced was a new Nest Protect, a smoke alarm designed to be more convenient, and interactive, than the traditional models homeowners frequently rip ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jun 15»
4
Smoke detector battery removed before motel fire that killed two kids
A smoke detector's battery was removed before a Saturday morning fire that consumed a Colorado Springs motel room, killing two young siblings, fire officials ... «The Denver Post, Jun 15»
5
Smoke detectors are life savers,” and Daylight Saving Time is a …
“We want to use (Daylight Saving Time) as a key point to check smoke detectors, check batteries and also to make sure the smoke detector is functional,” ... «fox6now.com, Mar 15»
6
St. Louis firefighters, Red Cross launch smoke detector effort after …
St. Louis firefighters will be going door-to-door Saturday offering smoke detectors to residents in Cadis' neighborhood. Jenkerson said the department will step ... «STLtoday.com, Feb 15»
7
Fatal OC fire: no smoke detector where boy lived with 16 others
A San Juan Capistrano condominium where a 3-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries in a roaring fire did not have a working smoke detector and was home to 17 ... «Los Angeles Times, Jan 15»
8
Smoke detector saves man from fire: 'I'm lucky'
The sight of his trailer home's smoldered ashes ignited Gene Welsch's resolve to save lives through fire prevention. He might not be alive if the fire alarms ... «Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Jan 15»
9
Dog credited with saving man from fire in home without smoke detector
A dog is credited with saving the life of a south Sacramento man Thursday night after it alerted him to a fire in a home that apparently had no working smoke ... «Sacramento Bee, Dec 14»
10
“Change your clocks, change your batteries:” Daylight Saving Time …
The Lasic family bought their home a year ago, and they admitted Sunday they hadn't checked the smoke detector on the home's first floor. “We can hardly even ... «fox6now.com, Nov 14»

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