"lightning detector" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lightning detectors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} lightning detector (plural lightning detectors)
  1. A device that provides an alarm to inform its user(s) that lightning has occurred nearby. Specific devices are available for a variety of applications. Categories (topical): Lightning Translations (device): ukkostutka (Finnish)

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