sensor The generic name for a device that senses either the absolute value or a change in a physical quantity such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, or pH, or the intensity of light, sound, or ratio waves and converts that change into a useful input signal for an information-gathering system ['sensə] n

environ.

sensor n

sensor ['sensə] adj.

chem.

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sensor ['sensə] n

metrol.

The primary element of a measuring chain which converts the input variable into a signal suitable for measurement

mil., abbr.

sen

mil., logist.

An equipment which detects, and may indicate, or record objects and activities by means of energy or particles emitted, reflected, or modified by objects. (FRA)

sensor

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