sensorbutton
nounUK /ˈsɛnsə ˈbʌtən/
US /ˈsɛnsər ˈbʌtən/
A button that feels your touch and turns something on.
Press the sensorbutton to open the door.
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2. A button that reacts to heat or light instead of being pushed.
The lamp has a sensorbutton that turns on when it gets dark.
3. A small pad on a device that senses a finger and sends a signal.
The toy robot wakes up when you tap its sensorbutton.
4. A control that starts a machine when it detects movement nearby.
Wave your hand over the sensorbutton to start the fan.