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Transmitter

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

One who or that which transmits something (in all senses)..

Definitions by Sense

  1. One who or that which transmits something (in all senses).
  2. An electronic device that generates and amplifies a carrier wave, modulates it with a meaningful signal derived from speech, music, TV or other sources, and broadcasts the resulting signal from an antenna.

Example Sentences

Epinephrine and dopamine are two other catecholamine transmitters.
Habituation and dishabituation allow for experience-dependent tuning of these reflexes and the mechanisms underlying these forms of behavioral plasticity involve changes in transmitter release from the sensory to motor neuron synapses through homosynaptic depression and the serotonin-mediated recovery from depression, respectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does transmitter mean?

Transmitter means One who or that which transmits something (in all senses)..

What is a synonym for transmitter?

Common synonyms include sender.

What is the opposite of transmitter?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use transmitter in a sentence?

Epinephrine and dopamine are two other catecholamine transmitters.

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