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Tracer

Tracer Meaning & Definition
Tracer Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Tracer?

[n] ammunition whose flight can be observed by a trail of smoke
[n] (radiology) any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolism or other biological processes
[n] an instrument used to make tracings
[n] an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods

Synonyms | Synonyms for Tracer: tracer bullet

Related Terms | Find terms related to Tracer:

See Also | ammo | ammunition | detective | instrument | investigator | police detective | radioisotope | tec

Tracer In Webster's Dictionary

\Trac"er\, n. 1. A person engaged (esp. in the express or railway service) in tracing, or searching out, missing articles, as packages or freight cars. 2. An inquiry sent out (esp. in transportation service) for a missing article, as a letter or an express package.
\Tra"cer\, n. One who, or that which, traces.

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