smoke detector
noun
: an alarm that activates automatically when it detects smoke
called also smoke alarm
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Homeowners should also check their carbon monoxide and smoke detectors before the first freeze.
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Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
Inside your house, add a smart display and smart smoke detector to keep things safe and sound.
—Sara Beth Bolin, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
Is there a difference between smoke alarms and smoke detectors?
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
The same goes for smoke detectors, another Honeywell lineup staple, which will be identified for servicing or replacement much earlier than before.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
Inside your house, add a smart display and smart smoke detector to keep things safe and sound.
—Sara Beth Bolin, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
Is there a difference between smoke alarms and smoke detectors?
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
The same goes for smoke detectors, another Honeywell lineup staple, which will be identified for servicing or replacement much earlier than before.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Smoke detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20detector. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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