transistor
nounHow to pronounce transistor:
Definition of transistor:
- transistor (noun):
- a semiconductor device capable of amplification.
- 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 (such as germanium) with at least three electrodes
Synonyms for transistor:
collector
electronic transistor
emitter
fet
field-effect transistor
junction transistor
p-n-p transistor
semiconductor
semiconductor device
semiconductor unit
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