transistor


Definition: Meaning of, transistor in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / tranˈzɪstə;trɑːn-;-ˈsɪ- /

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transistor transistors
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  1. a small piece of electronic equipment in radios, televisions etc that controls the flow of electricity
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  2. a transistor radio
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transistor used in phrases

  • electronic transistor (noun)
    1. electronics a semiconductor device capable of amplification
  • field-effect transistor (noun)
    1. a transistor in which most current flows in a channel whose effective resistance can be controlled by a transverse electric field
  • junction transistor (noun)
    1. electronics a semiconductor device capable of amplification
  • p-n-p transistor (noun)
    1. a junction transistor having an n-type semiconductor between a p-type semiconductor that serves as an emitter and a p-type semiconductor that serves as a collector
  • transistor radio (noun)
    1. a small radio that you can carry around with you
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