smoke detector
noun
: an alarm that activates automatically when it detects smoke
called also smoke alarm
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The managers of the apartments sent a text to residents Wednesday afternoon that there would be mandatory inspections of each unit to ensure that all smoke detectors are working.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
During Sound the Alarm events, smoke detectors are installed in vulnerable communities and residents get help creating evacuation plans.
—Vanessa Crossgrove Fry, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2025
The smoke detectors were later found in a pillowcase in the home’s backyard, according to court documents obtained by WXMI.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
Connect the wiring harness to your new smoke detector.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
During Sound the Alarm events, smoke detectors are installed in vulnerable communities and residents get help creating evacuation plans.
—Vanessa Crossgrove Fry, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2025
The smoke detectors were later found in a pillowcase in the home’s backyard, according to court documents obtained by WXMI.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
Connect the wiring harness to your new smoke detector.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Smoke detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20detector. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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