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sensor
sensor /ˈsɛnsɝ/
noun
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(
)
Any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
(
sensing element
, detector
, sensor
)
any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
The smoke detector alerted the family to the fire.
The smoke detector alerted the family to the fire.
hominy
hominy /ˈhɑːmɪni/
noun
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[ N. American]
Hulled corn with the bran and germ removed
(
hominy
[ N. American] )
hulled corn with the bran and germ removed
Hominy is commonly used in Southern cooking, especially in dishes like grits.
Hominy is commonly used in Southern cooking, especially in dishes like grits.
naval equipment
naval equipment /ˈneɪvəl ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
noun
-
Equipment for a navy
(
naval equipment
)
equipment for a navy
The navy ship was fully stocked with all the necessary naval equipment.
The navy ship was fully stocked with all the necessary naval equipment.
diadem
diadem /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/
noun
-
An ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
(
diadem
, crown
)
an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
The queen wore a magnificent gold crown adorned with diamonds.
The queen wore a magnificent gold crown adorned with diamonds.
