English · Word Candidate

transmitter

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: transmitters

Sense 1

Meaning · English

One who or that which transmits something (in all senses).

Noun

Examples

Epinephrine and dopamine are two other catecholamine transmitters.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An electronic device that generates and amplifies a carrier wave, modulates it with a meaningful signal derived from speech, music, TV or other sources, and broadcasts the resulting signal from an antenna.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “transmitter” mean?

One who or that which transmits something (in all senses).

Is “transmitter” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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