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emitter

n.
C1 Advanced US //ɪˈmɪtɝ// UK //ɪmˈɪtɐ// emit·ter

n. a device or part that sends out a signal, light, or heat. You often see this word in electronics when talking about things like light bulbs or radio transmitters.

n. a device or component that transmits or emits a signal, radiation, or energy. Often used in the context of electronics and physics to describe the source of a specific output.


SIMPLE

The light emitter in the lamp is broken.

CONTEXTUAL

The radio station uses a powerful antenna as an emitter to broadcast its signal across the entire country.

COMPLEX

In modern display technology, the emitter is responsible for converting electrical signals into visible light, ensuring that the image remains sharp and vibrant on the screen.

Origin

From emit + -er.

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