transîstor — meaning in English

English meaning

• transistor noun A small semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals.

Senses

transîstor is used for these senses in English:

• transistor (semiconductors) A solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals, which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation, and many other functions.
• transistor radio (dated) A (typically small and portable) radio receiver having transistors rather than thermionic valves; popular from the late 1950s.

transistor — full definition

1. noun A small semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals.
2. noun Informal short form of "transistor radio."