tracer
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/ˈtreɪsər/
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/ˈtreɪsə(r)/
A bullet or shell that leaves a visible trail behind it, often used for aiming.
The soldiers used tracer bullets to mark their targets.
A radioactive substance used to track the path or function of something inside the body.
The doctor injected a tracer to study the blood flow in the patient's heart.