emitter
UK/ɪ'mɪtə/US/i'mitә/
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Definitions
n.
Something that gives off energy or particles; the emitter terminal of a transistor
发射体,发射器;(晶体管的)发射极
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedemitto put into, to cause
+
-ersend, let go
=emitter
emit + -er (one that does) = "a thing that gives off." Used for light or particle sources and for a transistor's emitter.
Example Sentences
- 1.
An LED is a light emitter that uses very little power.