noun
emitter
uh-mih-tuh
Emitter (noun) means a device or thing that gives off something, such as light, heat, or a signal. Example: “An infrared emitter in the remote control sends signals to the TV.”
noun
1
A device or thing that gives off something, such as light, heat, or a signal.
"An infrared emitter in the remote control sends signals to the TV."
2
In electronics, one of the three terminals of a bipolar transistor.
"Current flows from the emitter to the collector when the transistor is switched on."
How to use emitter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that sends out or releases a substance, energy, or signal.
Common pairings
light emitter
heat emitter
transistor emitter
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Word forms
- Plural
- emitters
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Etymology
From emit + the agent suffix -er, meaning "one that emits."
Rhymes for emitter
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What does “emitter” mean?
The word “emitter” means a device or thing that gives off something, such as light, heat, or a signal. In plain terms, something that sends out or releases a substance, energy, or signal.
How do you pronounce “emitter”?
“Emitter” is pronounced uh-mih-tuh (/əmɪtə/ in IPA).
How do you use “emitter” in a sentence?
Here is “emitter” used in a sentence: “An infrared emitter in the remote control sends signals to the TV.”
What part of speech is “emitter”?
“Emitter” is a noun.
How many meanings does “emitter” have?
“Emitter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device or thing that gives off something, such as light, heat, or a signal.
