Detonator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001678",
  "term": "Detonator",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A small, explosive device placed on a railway track to produce a loud report when run over by a train, serving as an audible warning to the train crew. These devices are used in emergencies, such as when a track is obstructed or a train needs to be stopped quickly. Railway operating rules specify the placement and number of detonators required for different warning scenarios.",
  "synonyms": [
    "torpedo"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "torpedo",
    "detonation"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Knallkapsel",
    "es": "detonador",
    "fr": "détoneur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/detonator/"
}