transistors

noun

Meaning

(semiconductors) A solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals, which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation, and many other functions.
A transistor radio.

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Related words

junction transistor(English)devices(English)semiconductors(English)igfet(English)amplifier(English)fet(English)mosfet(English)semiconductor(English)

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