exploder
UK/ɪk'splodɚ/US/ik'splәudә/
C2
Definitions
n.
A device used to set off an explosion; a detonator
引爆器，雷管
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexplodeout of, former
+
-erto clap, strike, applaud
=exploder
explode + -er (thing that does) = a device that makes something explode. A low-frequency technical term; see explode for the root story.
Common Collocations
- 1.a bomb exploder炸弹引爆器
- 2.a controlled exploder受控引爆器
Example Sentences
- 1.
The engineer connected the exploder to the charge by a long cable.