transistor 52
transistor . ( Of the ingl. )( transistor , acrón. of trans fer and re- sistor ). 1. m. Semiconductor provided three or more electrodes which serves to rectifying and amplifying electrical impulses. It replaces advantageously lamps or electronic tubes does not require flow of Chaldean, by its tiny size, sturdiness and to operate with small voltages and able to support relatively intense currents. 2. m radio receiver fitted with transistors.