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transistor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /trænˈzɪstər/ · UK /trænˈzɪstə/

Forms: transistors

transistor means: A small electronic part that controls electricity or makes electrical signals stronger.

noun

ELECTRONIC PARTB2

A small electronic part that controls electricity or makes electrical signals stronger.

  • This circuit contains a transistor.
  • The engineer replaced two faulty transistors.
  • A transistor can act as an electronic switch.

Common phrases: a silicon transistor, transistor circuit, transistor switch

Questions about transistor

What does transistor mean?

A small electronic part that controls electricity or makes electrical signals stronger.

What is transistor in other languages?

Türkçe: transistör · Español: transistor · Français: transistor · Deutsch: Transistor · Italiano: transistor · 日本語: トランジスタ

How do you pronounce transistor?

In American English /trænˈzɪstər/; in British English /trænˈzɪstə/.

How do you use transistor in a sentence?

This circuit contains a transistor. The engineer replaced two faulty transistors.

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