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explosive detection system

explosive detection system

3.7
A machine that uses X-rays and computers to find plastic explosives in luggage, often at airports
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : sistema de detección de explosivos
  • The airport installed a new explosive detection system to enhance passenger safety.

Examples

  • The airport installed an explosive detection system to improve security for departing flights.

  • The new explosive detection system at the airport is very efficient.

  • After the bomb threat, authorities upgraded the explosive detection system at all terminals.

  • Security officers rely on the explosive detection system to quickly screen checked luggage for banned materials.

  • Do you think the explosive detection system will reduce security wait times?

  • Passengers must place their bags on the conveyor belt of the explosive detection system for screening before boarding.

  • An effective explosive detection system can quickly identify threats hidden within luggage, enhancing safety in airports.

Synonyms

EDS
vsexplosive detection system
  • Specialized
11 4.6

A machine that checks luggage for plastic explosives with X-rays

is the full phrase rather than the abbreviation

How Sensitive

explosive trace detection
  • Specialized
6.7
explosive detection system
  • Specialized
3.7

Surface Forms

explosive detection system singular
explosive detection systems plural

Morphology

explosive + detection + system

The meaning 'a system that detects explosives' is directly and transparently derivable from combining 'explosive' (bomb-related items), 'detection' (the process of finding), and 'system' (a set of components). This straightforward noun-compound composition follows common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

The name explosive detection system comes from its literal parts: explosive (a bomb), detection ('finding'), and system (a group of machines). The image is luggage on a moving belt going through machines that check and quickly 'find' hidden bombs, so the phrase means the equipment used to spot explosives in bags.