Transistor Definition

trăn-zĭstər, -sĭs-
transistors
noun
transistors
A solid-state, electronic device, composed of semiconductor material, as germanium, silicon, etc., that controls current flow without use of a vacuum: transistors are similar in function to electron tubes, but have the advantages of being compact, long-lived, and low in power requirements.
Webster's New World
Any of various devices serving the same purpose but employing a different technology.
An optical transistor.
American Heritage
A transistorized radio.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
transistor
Plural:
transistors

Origin of Transistor

  • Blend of transconductance (transfer) and resistor

    From Wiktionary

  • trans(fer) (res)istor

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Transistor Sentence Examples

  • In fact, in practice, the devices are made up using transistor amplifiers.

  • The result is that the bipolar transistor dies the " heat death " .

  • By the mid-1960's, the microchip was replacing the transistor.

  • Why does a 5 watt valve amplifier often sound louder than a 15 watt transistor amp?

  • This uses the same TFT-LCD (thin film transistor) technology as most other smartphones.

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