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transponder

/trænˈspɒn.dər/

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noun

/trænˈspɒn.dər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruЭлектрическое устройство, предназначенное для приёма определённого сигнала и автоматической передачи определённого ответа.
  1. Electronic device for signal responseC1formaltechnical

    An electrical device designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply.

    ruТранспондер

    • The aircraft's transponder sends identification data to air traffic control.
    • Satellites use transponders to relay communication signals back to Earth.
    • The car's transponder key allows the engine to start only when the correct code is received.

    Synonymsbeaconresponder

Forms
  • transponders plural form
  • transponders' possessive plural form
  • transponder's possessive singular form