Microdetonator

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A very small detonator.

    "The microdetonators, manufactured commercially, utilize a material that includes lead styphnate. This detonator is readily ignited by laser energy but is relatively insensitive to other stimuli."

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"The microdetonators, manufactured commercially, utilize a material that includes lead styphnate. This detonator is readily ignited by laser energy but is relatively insensitive to other stimuli."

Etymology

From micro- + detonator.

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