Definition of transistor
1 : 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
2 : a transistorized radio
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Origin and Etymology of transistor
1transfer + resistor; from its transferring an electrical signal across a resistor
First Known Use: 1948
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: a small device that is used to control the flow of electricity in radios, computers, etc.
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: a small solid electronic device used for controlling the flow of electricity
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: a solid-state electronic device that is used to control the flow of electricity in electronic equipment and consists of a small block of a semiconductor (as germanium) with at least three electrodes
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