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transducer

Pronunciation: /tranzˈdjuːsə, trɑːnz-, -ns-/
Definition of transducer

noun

  • a device that converts variations in a physical quantity, such as pressure or brightness, into an electrical signal, or vice versa.

Derivatives

transduce

verb

transduction

Pronunciation: /-ˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

1920s: from Latin transducere 'lead across' (from trans- 'across' + ducere 'lead') + -er1

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