transducer

noun

trans·duc·er | \ tran(t)s-ˈdü-sər

, tranz-, -ˈdyü- \

Definition of transducer

: a device that is actuated by power from one system and supplies power usually in another form to a second system a loudspeaker is a transducer that transforms electrical signals into sound energy

Examples of transducer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The home’s amenities include a transducer sound system that serves the family room, primary bathroom and patio, a downstairs utility room, an upstairs utility closet and multiple storage closets. — Dallas News, "Cindy O’Gorman presents estate with golf course views," 16 Jan. 2021 OpenAudio tech, which involves pumping directional audio into the ear using a single transducer in each enclosure. — Popular Science, "Bose built a new kind of workout earbud to keep you safe while you sweat," 5 Jan. 2021 No transducer is needed in the hole of your dead-stick, which minimizes noise and why many believe bigger fish are more likely to bite. — Brian Bashore, Outdoor Life, "10 Early Ice Fishing Walleye Tactics That Will Put You on the Bite," 21 Dec. 2020 For anglers, the kayak has two rod holders, a transducer cavity, tackle storage, a padded standing platform to cast from, and several accessory rails for mounting gear. — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Kayaks for Fishing and Floating," 3 June 2020 In the clip, Teigen and Legend's four-year-old daughter, Luna Simone Stephens, mans the transducer (while being assisted by the technician, of course), applying it directly to the belly in order to produce an image of a fetus. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Chrissy Teigen's Ultrasound Had a Little Help from 4-Year-Old Luna," 8 Sep. 2020 In the clip, Luna assists the doctor to move the transducer around Teigen's belly. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, "Chrissy Teigen Says She's on 'Official 2 Week Bed Rest' While Pregnant with Third Child," 9 Sep. 2020 Also available in a 12-foot model, the Sportsman PDL has a spot to mount your transducer, a padded casting platform, and comes with a tackle box. — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Kayaks for Fishing and Floating," 3 June 2020 The hull might even have a spot for your fishfinder’s transducer. — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Kayaks for Fishing and Floating," 3 June 2020

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