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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As of November 18, the X-band transmitter had been turned back on, and the probe was able to send data back to Earth once more.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
On their own, the mic transmitters are $59 each, while the charging case is $49.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 26 Nov. 2024
The transmitter helps biologists track these non-migratory birds and learn more about them.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
More recently, the spacecraft turned off one of its two transmitters after what engineers suspected was due to Voyager 1’s fault protection system, which autonomously responds to onboard issues.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
On their own, the mic transmitters are $59 each, while the charging case is $49.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 26 Nov. 2024
The transmitter helps biologists track these non-migratory birds and learn more about them.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
More recently, the spacecraft turned off one of its two transmitters after what engineers suspected was due to Voyager 1’s fault protection system, which autonomously responds to onboard issues.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 31 Oct. 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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