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transistor


An electronic device that can work as an amplifier, transforming weak electrical signals into strong ones. It is normally made from silicon or other semiconductors.	1
‡ The transistor is the basic device used in miniaturized electronic systems, such as portable radios, or as a fast switch in computers.	2

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