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Tracer

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

(radiology) any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolism or other biological processes

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ammunition whose flight can be observed by a trail of smoke

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an instrument used to make tracings

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an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods

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tracer bullet
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Tracers
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Tracer's
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Tracers'