smoke detector
noun
: an alarm that activates automatically when it detects smoke
called also smoke alarm
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The result may be a blaring smoke detector, burning eyes, and difficulty breathing.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
While it was not reported if the St. Paul home had a working smoke detector, the news was a wake-up call that these devices, when working, are a small investment for saving lives and property.
—Jessica Lamker, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
While one of the victims called 911 to report the fire, investigators reportedly found no working smoke detectors in the property.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
So did a staggering range of technology from camera phones to CAT scans, LED lights to sneakers, home insulation to headsets, artificial limbs to smoke detectors.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
While it was not reported if the St. Paul home had a working smoke detector, the news was a wake-up call that these devices, when working, are a small investment for saving lives and property.
—Jessica Lamker, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
While one of the victims called 911 to report the fire, investigators reportedly found no working smoke detectors in the property.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
So did a staggering range of technology from camera phones to CAT scans, LED lights to sneakers, home insulation to headsets, artificial limbs to smoke detectors.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Smoke detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20detector. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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