detonator

Example Sentences

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Test warheads on the missiles were detonated in midair to check their “nuclear explosion control devices and detonators,” state media said.

From New York Times

Among them were Semtex explosives, a horizontal mortar, 25 kilos of homemade explosives, an automatic weapon, a silencer, ammunition, three timer power units, booster tubes and a detonator.

From BBC

Roseberry allegedly told officers he had a bomb and an officer noticed what appeared to be a detonator in his hand.

From Fox News

When the police arrived, Mr. Roseberry said he had a bomb and one of the officers observed what appeared to be a detonator in his hand, Chief Manger said.

From New York Times

When officers responded at the scene, they were told by Roseberry, who was holding what appeared to be a detonator, that he had a bomb hidden in his vehicle.

From Salon