transmitter

• Nom désignant une personne, un animal ou un dispositif qui envoie ou transmet quelque chose, comme un message, une maladie ou un signal radio ou télévisuel.

A noun referring to a person, animal, or device that sends or conveys something, such as a message, a disease, or a radio or television signal.

1. Message senderB2formal

   A person who sends or conveys a message, information, or signal to others.

   émetteur de message

   • The transmitter of the news was a reliable journalist.
   • In communication theory, the transmitter encodes the message.
   • The transmitter of the warning was the local police chief.

   Synonymescommunicatorconveyordispatchermessengersender

2. Disease carrierB2formalmedical

   An agent, such as a person, animal, or microorganism, that carries and transmits a disease to others.

   vecteur de maladie

   • Mosquitoes are transmitters of malaria.
   • The patient was a transmitter of the infection.
   • Vaccination helps reduce the number of disease transmitters.

   Synonymesbearercarriervector

3. Broadcasting deviceB1formaltechnical

   A set of equipment used to broadcast radio or television signals.

   Émetteur (appareil de diffusion)

   • The radio station installed a new transmitter on the hill.
   • The transmitter sends signals to receivers across the city.
   • Technicians are repairing the television transmitter.

   Synonymesemittersender