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initiator

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtə/
Definition of initiator

noun

  • a person or thing that initiates someone or something.
  • Chemistry a substance which starts a chain reaction.
  • an explosive or device used to detonate a larger one.

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