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Synonyms & Similar Words
transmitter
radiator
broadcaster
sender
disseminator
distributor
dispenser
issuer
releaser
liberator
emitter
dispenser
diffuser
spreader
propagator
communicator
conveyer
courier
messenger
carrier
bearer
transmitter
beamer
irradiator
Meaning of Emitter
A device or person that emits something, such as energy, particles, or signals.
Definitions
- A device or system for emitting something, especially electromagnetic radiation or particles
- A person or thing that emits or gives off something, such as a smell, sound, or energy
- In electronics, a device that produces a flow of electrons or other charge carriers
Etymology of Emitter
The word "emitter" comes from the Latin "emitere", meaning "to send out" or "to discharge", which is a combination of "e-" (out) and "mittere" (to send)
The term has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the context of finance and later in physics and electronics
Example Uses
- The satellite's emitter sent signals back to Earth, providing valuable data for scientists
- The company is developing a new emitter for its LED products, which will increase their energy efficiency
- The emitter in the microscope helped researchers study the behavior of subatomic particles