De metaaldetector
Example: De metaaldetector controleert alle passagiers op het vliegveld.
Definition
"De metaaldetector" is a device used especially at airports to scan passengers for metal objects, ensuring security and safety by detecting hidden metallic items that could pose a threat during air travel.
Etymology
The word "de metaaldetector" comes from the Dutch words 'metaal' meaning metal and 'detector' meaning detector. It literally means a device that detects metal. The concept was developed in the mid-20th century for security and archaeological purposes.
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"De metaaldetector" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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