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📚 noun • entry_id 23346

transistor

/tɹænˈzɪs.tɚ/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
transistor
A solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals, which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation, and many other functions.
Switches and transistors control the flow of electricity like valves and faucets control water. Resistors limit the flow of electricity. […] Light is transmitted from the color LED…
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