transistor
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/trænˈzɪstər/
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/trænˈzɪstə/
signal amplifier
Etymology
Etymology Information
'transistor' originates from a combination of 'transfer' and 'resistor', coined in the 1940s to describe a device that transfers a signal across a resistor.
Historical Evolution
'transistor' was coined in the 1940s as a portmanteau of 'transfer' and 'resistor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a device that transfers a signal across a resistor, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power.
The transistor revolutionized the electronics industry.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35