First Known Use: 1948
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transistor
noun tran·sis·tor \tran-ˈzis-tər, tran(t)-ˈsis-\
: a small device that is used to control the flow of electricity in radios, computers, etc.
Full Definition of TRANSISTOR
1
: a solid-state electronic device that is used to control the flow of electricity in electronic equipment and usually consists of a small block of a semiconductor (as germanium) with at least three electrodes
2
: a transistorized radio
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Origin of TRANSISTOR
1transfer + resistor; from its transferring an electrical signal across a resistor
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transistor
noun tran·sis·tor \tran-ˈzi-stər\
Definition of TRANSISTOR for Kids
: a small solid electronic device used for controlling the flow of electricity
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transistor
noun tran·sis·tor \tranz-ˈis-tər, tran(t)s-\
Medical Definition of TRANSISTOR
: a solid-state electronic device that is used to control the flow of electricity in electronic equipment and consists of a small block of a semiconductor (as germanium) with at least three electrodes
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