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metal detector [′med·əl di‚tek·tər] (electronics) An electronic device for detecting concealed metal objects, such as guns, knives, or buried pipelines, generally by radiating a high-frequency electromagnetic field and detecting the change produced in that field by the ferrous or nonferrous metal object being sought. Also known as electronic locator; metal locator; radio metal locator. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Meetings are open to anyone interested in the hobby of metal detecting. A suite of force-protection solutions that REF has deployed include walk-through detectors, aerosol-based field explosive detection kits, an iron image detection spray, ultra sensitive metal detecting wands and a device to check vehicle gas tanks. He enjoyed photography, rock hunting, making jewelry, going on nature drives, hunting, fishing, and metal detecting. |
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