heypolyglot
Italian

detonatore

/detonaˈto.re/noun · masculineC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 34,999

Meaning

detonator, blasting cap

  • a device used to trigger an explosion in a bomb or blasting charge

In a sentence

Gli artificieri hanno disinnescato il detonatore prima dell'esplosione.

The bomb squad defused the detonator before the explosion.

Il congegno conteneva un detonatore elettronico molto sofisticato.

The device contained a very sophisticated electronic detonator.

Come funziona esattamente questo tipo di detonatore?

How exactly does this type of detonator work?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
detonatoremasculine · singular
detonatorimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Technical noun used in demolition, engineering, and military contexts.

Related words

Explore vocabulary lessons →