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Meaning of tracer

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tracer

Pronunciation:/ˈtɹeɪsə(ɹ)//ˈtɹeɪsɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A compound, element, or isotope used to track the progress or history of a natural process.

  2. A round of ammunition for a firearm that contains magnesium or another flammable substance arranged such that it will burn and produce a visible trail when fired in the dark.

    Synonyms:tracer ammunitiontracer bullet
  3. The act or state of tracking or investigating something.

  4. A request to trace the movements of a person or an object, such as a shipment.