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transmitter
CIDE DICTIONARY
transmitter, n.
One who, or that which, transmits; specifically, that portion of a telegraphic or telephonic instrument by means of which a message is sent; -- opposed to receiver . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
transmitter, n.
1 a person or thing that transmits.
2 a set of equipment used to generate and transmit electromagnetic waves carrying messages, signals, etc., esp. those of radio or television.
3 = NEUROTRANSMITTER.
1 a person or thing that transmits.
2 a set of equipment used to generate and transmit electromagnetic waves carrying messages, signals, etc., esp. those of radio or television.
3 = NEUROTRANSMITTER.
THESAURUS
transmitter
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