emitter

Definition of Emitter in English :

1. emitter

the electrode in a transistor where electrons originate

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Emitter

noun

1.

a person or thing that emits

2.

a radioactive substance that emits radiation

a beta emitter

3.

the region in a transistor in which the charge-carrying holes or electrons originate

noun

1.

one that emits; specif., a substance that emits particles

a beta emitter

2.

in some transistors, the region or layer of semiconductor material, acting as an electrode, that sends electric current to the base

tr.v. e·mit·ted, e·mit·ting, e·mits

1. To give or send out (matter or energy): isotopes that emit radioactive particles; a stove emitting heat.

2.

a. To give out as sound; utter: "She emitted her small strange laugh" (Edith Wharton).

b. To voice; express: emit an idea.

3. To issue with authority, especially to put (currency) into circulation.