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Analyzer vs Detector - What's the difference?

analyzer | detector |

As nouns the difference between analyzer and detector

is that analyzer is (us) an instrument for the analysis of something while detector is a device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon.

analyzer

English

Alternative forms

* (British) analyser

Noun

(en noun)
  • (US) an instrument for the analysis of something
  • (US) a person who analyzes

    • detector

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon.
    • Smoke detectors are mandatory in public buildings.

    Derived terms

    * lie detector * smoke detector