transistor

/trænˈzɪstər/ /trænˈsɪstɚ/

Meanings

noun

(semiconductors) A solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals, which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation, and many other functions.

Examples :

"The transistor in the radio allowed us to hear the distant news report clearly. "

noun

A transistor radio.

Examples :

"My grandfather still listens to his favorite baseball games on a small transistor radio. "

electronics device technology machine

Related Words

baseball noun

/ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɑl/

A sport common in North America, the Caribbean, and Japan, in which the object is to strike a ball so that one of a nine-person team can run counter-clockwise among four bases, resulting in the scoring of a run. The team with the most runs after termination of play, usually nine innings, wins.

"My brother loves baseball, and he practices hitting every day after school. "

functions noun

/ˈfʌŋkʃənz/

What something does or is used for.

"The key functions of a refrigerator are to keep food cold and prevent spoilage. "

semiconductors noun

/ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktərz/ /ˌsɛmaɪkənˈdʌktərz/

A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.

"Many electronic devices, like computers and smartphones, rely on semiconductors to control the flow of electricity. "

semiconductor noun

/ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktər/ /ˌsɛmaɪkənˈdʌktər/

A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.

"The computer chip relies on semiconductors to conduct electricity efficiently. "

modulation noun

/ˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdjʊˈleɪʃən/

The process of applying a signal to a carrier, modulating.

"The radio station's modulation allowed us to hear the broadcast clearly. "

stabilization noun

/ˌsteɪbələˈzeɪʃən/ /stəˌbɪləˈzeɪʃən/

The process of stabilizing.

"The doctor focused on the patient's stabilization before moving them to a regular hospital room. "

favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

voltage noun

/voʊltɪdʒ/

The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.

"Be careful when opening high-voltage equipment."

amplification noun

/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act, or result of amplifying, enlarging, extending or adding.

"The teacher's explanation of the new math concept resulted in a significant amplification of student understanding. "

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

switching verb

/swɪtʃɪŋ/

To exchange.

"I want to switch this red dress for a green one."

terminals noun

/ˈtɜːrmɪnlz/ /ˈtɜːrmənəlz/

A building in an airport where passengers transfer from ground transportation to the facilities that allow them to board airplanes.

"The airport has three terminals, so make sure you know which one your flight leaves from. "