Detonator and Fuze

Detonator

Detonator noun - A mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive.
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Synonyms for Detonator

Fuze and detonator are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fuze" instead a noun "Detonator".

Fuze

Fuze noun - Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant.
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Synonyms for Fuze

Detonator and fuze are semantically related. You can use "Detonator" instead a noun "Fuze".

Nearby Words: fuzed, fuzing
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