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sen·sor (snsr, -sôr)
n.
1. A device, such as a photoelectric cell, that receives and responds to a signal or stimulus.
2. See sense organ.

sensor
[sen′sər]
an apparatus designed to react to physical stimuli, such as temperature, light, or movement.

sensor
a device, usually electronic, which detects a variable quantity and measures and converts the measurement into a signal to be recorded elsewhere.


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