mine detector

An electromagnetic device used to locate explosive mines.

mine detection n.

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mine detector

(Military) an instrument designed to detect explosive mines

mine detection n

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Noun

mine detector - detector consisting of an electromagnetic device; used to locate explosive mines

detector, sensing element, sensor - any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner

Translations

mine detector

n → rivelatore m di mine

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