transponder
pronunciation
How to pronounce transponder in British English:
UK [trænsˈpɒndə(r)]
How to pronounce transponder in American English:
US [træns'pɑndər]
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- Noun:
- electrical device designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply
Word Origin
- transponder (n.)
- 1945, from trans(mit) + (res)pond + agent noun suffix -er (1).
Example
- 1. Did you switch transponder channels ?
- 2. A valid transponder is detected .
- 3. Another function is the immobilizer which operates by means of the integrated transponder .
- 4. In order to prevent possible complications when teaching the transponder and radio codes , use the spare key as well .
- 5. In this case , it is first necessary to identify and delete the stored transponder code of the lost or faulty hand-held transmitter .