transmitter
noun
trans·mit·ter
tran(t)s-ˈmi-tər 
tranz-;
ˈtran(t)s-ˌmi-,
ˈtranz-
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Mosquitoes are the main transmitters of the disease.
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On Thursday, the Eaton fire came perilously close to the huge phalanx of mountaintop transmitters.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
One layer of the sensor acts as a transmitter, generating an electrical field that extends beyond the surface of the device.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
For example, each of the transmitter units features locking connectors for using an external Lavalier mic.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Opt for two transmitter mics and DJI bumps the price tag to $169, while Boya keeps it low at around $100 (again the AliExpress page offers even bigger savings).
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
One layer of the sensor acts as a transmitter, generating an electrical field that extends beyond the surface of the device.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
For example, each of the transmitter units features locking connectors for using an external Lavalier mic.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Opt for two transmitter mics and DJI bumps the price tag to $169, while Boya keeps it low at around $100 (again the AliExpress page offers even bigger savings).
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
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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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