smoke detector
smoke detector
Definition
smoke detector
noun
a usually battery-operated warning device that sets off a loud signal when excessive smoke or heat is detected
smoke detector
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- fit: A smoke detector was fitted put did not activate so crews fitted a new smoke detector before leaving.
- install: There is a great opportunity to install smoke detectors at the same time, with 10-year batteries or hard wire.
- wire: Hard wired smoke detectors were installed in the property.
- operate: Additional features include a mains operated smoke detector, and perhaps an extractor fan.
- have: Fire precautions Does the workplace have a smoke detector?
- work: The flat was fitted with a working smoke detector.
Adjective modifier
- battery-operated: Battery-operated smoke detectors are supplied with fresh batteries at the start of each year; they are checked regularly.
- optical: The research experiments have shown that ionization type smoke detectors reacted faster for all research fires than optical type smoke detectors.
- hard-wired: The Council will fit a hard-wired smoke detector in your property if these are not already present.
Modifies a noun
- battery: There is also a European initiative to promote an annual day in the European calendar for people to check their smoke detector batteries.
- circuit: If the smoke detector circuit is fitted with an on/off switch, you should ensure that the system is switched on at all times.
- fitting: Services provided by the Gloucestershire Home Safety Check Scheme include home safety visits, child safety service and smoke detector fitting.
- campaign: One initiative being explored recently with the Association of British Insurers is the promotion of a smoke detector campaign.
Noun used with modifier
- type: The particles produced by fog machines will set off ionization type smoke detectors.
- ionization: The particles produced by fog machines will set off ionization type smoke detectors.
Preposition: in
- bedroom: Smoking There are smoke detectors in the bedrooms and corridors which will sense tobacco smoke and sound the alarm. Never smoke in bed!
Preposition: with
- battery: Mains fed smoke detector with battery back up fitted to hall.
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