Meaning
detector
- a device that detects the presence of something (e.g. smoke, metal)
- one who reveals secrets or information
In a sentence
Abbiamo installato un rivelatore di fumo in corridoio.
We installed a smoke detector in the hallway.
Il rivelatore di gas ha suonato all'improvviso ieri sera.
The gas detector suddenly went off last night.
Questo strumento funge da rivelatore per eventuali perdite d'aria.
This instrument serves as a detector for any air leaks.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rivelatore | masculine · singular |
| rivelatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often functions as an adjective meaning 'revealing' or 'tell-tale' (feminine form: rivelatrice).