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| tran·sis·tor [ tran zístər ] (plural tran·sis·tors) |
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1. solid-state electronic device: a small low-powered solid-state electronic device consisting of a semiconductor and at least three electrodes, used as an amplifier and rectifier and frequently incorporated into integrated circuit chips
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2. household Same as transistor radio
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| [Mid-20th century. Blend of transfer + resistor] |
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