The metal detector
Example: Metal detector scans passengers for prohibited items at security
Definition
"The metal detector" is a device used in air travel and aviation to scan passengers for metallic objects that may pose security risks. It detects metal items such as weapons or prohibited items by creating an electromagnetic field that triggers an alarm when disrupted.
Etymology
The term "the metal detector" combines "metal," from Latin 'metallum' meaning 'mine, quarry, metal,' and "detector," derived from Latin 'detegere,' meaning 'to uncover or reveal.' Did you know? The first metal detectors were developed in the late 19th century for finding metal objects underground, later adapted for security use.
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"The metal detector" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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