detectors

[/dɪˈtɛk.tərz/]
nounpl: detectors
detectores
1. Devices or instruments designed to discover, identify, or locate the presence of something
The airport installed new metal detectors at security checkpoints.
O aeroporto instalou novos detectores de metais nos pontos de segurança.
2. In technology, components that sense or identify specific physical phenomena such as light, heat, motion, or radiation
Motion detectors are commonly used in smart home systems.
Detectores de movimento são comumente usados em sistemas de casa inteligente.
3. In science, devices used to measure or identify particles, waves, or other scientific phenomena
The laboratory uses sophisticated detectors for particle physics experiments.
O laboratório usa detectores sofisticados para experimentos de física de partículas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, detectors are integral to daily security and safety systems. Metal detectors at airports and public buildings are ubiquitous. In Brazil, the term 'detectores' is used in both technical and everyday language, particularly regarding home security systems which have become increasingly popular in urban areas.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sensorsmonitorsindicatorsdevices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
detectores
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
detectores
Same term used in European Portuguese
Technical/Scientific
sensores
Often used interchangeably in technical contexts

Related Words

detectiondetectdetectorsensingsensor

Related Idioms & Phrases

lie detector test
smoke detector
motion detector
metal detector
heat detector
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