transmitter
noun
trans·mit·ter
tran(t)s-ˈmi-tər 
tranz-;
ˈtran(t)s-ˌmi-,
ˈtranz-
Examples of transmitter in a Sentence
Mosquitoes are the main transmitters of the disease.
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For testing, an electric truck equipped with a receiver coil on the bottom of the cab will travel the lane directly over the line of transmitter coils, receiving energy that bypasses the battery and propels the vehicle via its electric motor.
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Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
Existing roads would need to be ripped up and rebuilt with the transmitter coils and other necessary equipment.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024
The most powerful solar storms can interfere with radio transmitters, satellite operations and communications, navigation and GPS and the electric power grid, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2024
That issue is easily averted with this wireless audio transmitter and adapter.
—Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2023
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Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
Existing roads would need to be ripped up and rebuilt with the transmitter coils and other necessary equipment.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024
The most powerful solar storms can interfere with radio transmitters, satellite operations and communications, navigation and GPS and the electric power grid, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2024
That issue is easily averted with this wireless audio transmitter and adapter.
—Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2023
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transmitter
noun
trans·mit·ter
tran(t)s-ˈmit-ər
tranz-
tranz-
: one that transmits
especially
: a device that sends out radio or television signals
Medical Definition
transmitter
noun
trans·mit·ter
-ˈmit-ər
: one that transmits
specifically
: neurotransmitter
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