detector vs sensing element

detector

noun
  • A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning. 

  • An indicator showing the depth of the water in a boiler. 

  • A galvanometer, usually portable, for indicating the direction of a current. 

sensing element

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