detonator

Noun
  1. A mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive;
    Can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive (synset 103186898)
    is a type of: explosive device - device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy
    subtypes:
    • blasting cap - a small tube filled with detonating substances; used to detonate high explosives
    • percussion cap - a detonator that explodes when struck
    same as: cap, detonating device

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