Tracer

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈtɹeɪsÉ™(ɹ)/, ˈtʃɹeɪsÉ™(ɹ)
• US IPA: /ˈtɹeɪsÉš/, ˈtʃɹeɪsÉš
• Rhymes: -eɪsÉ™(r)

Origin

trace + -er

Full definition of tracer

Noun

1. (chemistry) A chemical 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.
3. The act of tracking or investigating something.
4. A person who traces something.

Anagrams

• carter, Carter
• crater, Crater