Mine, metal or smoke? (8)

I believe the answer is:

detector

(Other definitions for detector that I've seen before include "Device for monitoring hazards" , "Electronic device" , "Device warning of, eg, smoke" , "Sensor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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