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Transistor

Verb / træˈnzɪstɜ: / Another word for transistor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A transistor is an electronic device used to control the flow of electric current.

Synonyms & similar words

electronictransistor junctiontransistor semiconductor switch relay circuit chip microchip diode resistor capacitor inductor oscillator amplifier modulator demodulator detector rectifier transformer inverter

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Formal

semiconductor device electronic component amplifying device

Common collocations

  • silicon transistor
  • junction transistor
  • field-effect transistor
  • bipolar transistor
  • transistor amplifier
  • transistor radio
  • transistor circuit

Word family

noun transistor

Usage note

A transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power. It is a fundamental building block of modern electronic devices.

Example sentences

  1. The transistor is an important part of modern technology.
  2. My dad knows a lot about transistors.
  3. The engineer used a transistor to control the current.
  4. The transistor helped make computers smaller and more efficient.
  5. I want to learn more about how transistors work.

Quotes

  • "The invention of the transistor was probably the most important invention in the last 75 years." - Gordon Moore
  • "The transistor was a piece of work that, with its ability to control current flow, has changed the world." - James Burke
  • "The transistor was born here, grew up here, and became an adult here." - William Shockley

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