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Definition of «tracer»

A tracer is a substance or object that is used to follow the path, progress or movement of something else. In military terms, it refers to a projectile with a small amount of radioactive material attached to its base, which allows soldiers to observe the trajectory and impact of their weapons in flight by observing the glowing trail left behind as the tracer passes through the air. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to any substance or object that helps track something else, such as a chemical marker used to monitor water pollution levels or a GPS device used to trace the location of an item or person.

Usage examples

  1. A tracer is a device used to follow the path or trajectory of a moving object. For example, a tracer bullet is often used in military exercises to help visually trace the path of ammunition during firing.
  2. In the field of graphic design, a tracer can refer to a person or software used to convert hand-drawn artwork into digital format. For instance, a graphic designer might use a digital tracer to convert a pencil sketch into a vector illustration.
  3. In computer networking, a network tracer is a tool or software used to trace the route path between a source and destination network. This helps in diagnosing network issues and identifying the exact location of any problems in the network infrastructure.
  4. Tracer dye is a fluorescent or colored substance added to liquids or gases to trace their flow or movement. For instance, in plumbing or HVAC systems, a tracer dye can be added to a liquid refrigerant to detect any leaks or identify the flow of the refrigerant within the system.
  5. In the medical field, a radioactive tracer is used to trace the path or location of a substance or to identify any abnormalities within the body. For example, a radioactive tracer can be injected into a patient's bloodstream to track the flow of blood or to identify any blockages in the arteries.

Phrases with «tracer»

Sentences with «tracer»

  • Because the galaxies we use as tracers of the Hubble expansion will disappear. (scientificamerican.com)
  • Deeper redshift surveys combined with similar weak lensing maps should reveal an even greater contribution of star - forming galaxies as tracers of the matter distribution in this higher redshift range. (sciencedaily.com)
  • With good leads condensing those leads down based on the distress factors you can then hire a skip tracer for addresses and better yet phone numbers. (biggerpockets.com)
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