emitter

[ɪˈmɪtər]

emitter Definition

• 1. a device that emits something, especially gas or radiation
• 2. a person or thing that emits something

Using emitter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "emitter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The smokestack is an emitter of greenhouse gases.

• Example

  The radio station's transmitter is the emitter of the signal.

• Example

  The fire alarm's emitter was triggered by the smoke.

emitter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for emitter

• transmitter
• sender
• generator
• producer

Phrases with emitter

• light emitter

  a device that emits light, such as a light bulb or LED

  Example

  The light emitter in the room was too bright, so I had to turn it off.

• particle emitter

  a device that emits particles, such as an electron gun or ion source

  Example

  The particle emitter was used to create a beam of ions for the experiment.

• sound emitter

  a device that emits sound, such as a speaker or microphone

  Example

  The sound emitter was not working properly, so we couldn't hear the presentation.

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Summary: emitter in Brief

An 'emitter' [ɪˈmɪtər] is a device or person that emits something, such as gas, radiation, or sound. It can also refer to a specific type of emitter, like a light emitter or particle emitter. Examples include the smokestack as an emitter of greenhouse gases and the radio station's transmitter as the emitter of the signal.