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emitter

UK/ɪ'mɪtə/US/i'mitә/
C2

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-derived
emitto 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.

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