detonator
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German publications have reported that the drone had military-grade explosives, but its detonator failed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Bild daily reported that the drone found on the tarmac of the eastern German airport carried explosives and a detonator -- but police did not confirm this report to AFP, saying the investigation was ongoing.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
For more common parts, like the plastics and metals and wiring inside each detonator, there are also questions about how the years spent in warheads might affect their integrity.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 19, 2023
There's no need, since their coupledom is simply a detonator for the bombs Hill and Barris designed to go off in their families.
From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2023
Powell felt for the security of his detonator.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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