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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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