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Detonator

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001040

A small explosive device used to initiate the detonation of a larger, less sensitive explosive charge, such as those used in seismic surveys as a source of seismic energy. It contains a primary explosive that is highly sensitive to heat, shock, or electricity, creating a shock wave that triggers the main charge. Detonators are designed with safety features to prevent accidental initiation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001040
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeophysics
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001040",
  "term": "Detonator",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A small explosive device used to initiate the detonation of a larger, less sensitive explosive charge, such as those used in seismic surveys as a source of seismic energy. It contains a primary explosive that is highly sensitive to heat, shock, or electricity, creating a shock wave that triggers the main charge. Detonators are designed with safety features to prevent accidental initiation.",
  "subject": "Geophysics",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/detonator/"
}

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