detonator

Plural: detonators

Noun

• a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
• A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.
• A small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
• Any explosive whose action is practically instantaneous.
• A gun fired by a percussion cap.

Synonyms

cap, detonating device, torpedo

Related Words

blasting cap, detonate, detonation