emitter

[US]/ɪ'mɪtə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a device that emits rays or radiation in the form of light, heat, sound, or other forms.

Phrases & Collocations

Infrared emitter

LED emitter

Ultrasonic emitter

Radio wave emitter

Light emitter

Example Sentences

If the emitter ledge is too thick, current will flow through the undepleted ledge, which increases the emitter-size effect.

The smoke detector has an emitter that senses smoke in the air.

The laser pointer uses an emitter to produce a beam of light for presentations.

Infrared sensors have emitters that emit infrared light to detect motion.

The LED light bulb contains an emitter that produces light when electricity passes through it.

A thermal camera uses an emitter to detect heat signatures in the environment.

The satellite has an emitter that sends signals back to Earth for communication.

The car's key fob has an emitter to unlock and lock the doors remotely.

A particle accelerator uses an emitter to generate high-energy particles for research.

The emission control system in the car reduces harmful pollutants from the emitter.

Real-world Examples

The U.S. has been the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in history.

Source: Selected Film and Television News

Is the world's largest carbon dioxide emitter seriously doing that?

Source: CGTN

It means more independent organizations are measuring greenhouse gases and identifying big emitters.

Source: VOA Special August 2022 Collection

Well, the biggest gap was really with the major economies, the biggest emitters in the world.

Source: NPR News December 2019 Compilation

If shipping were a country, it'd be the sixth largest emitter of CO2, trailing just behind Japan.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

It's detected 50 super emitters across the world, mostly coming from fossil fuel, landfill and agricultural facilities.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2023 Compilation

Indonesia, for example, chafes at its reputation as the world's third-biggest emitter of carbon (a ranking it disputes).

Source: The Economist - International

If the world's wasted food was a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases.

Source: European and American Cultural Atmosphere (Audio)

Many of these buildings will be made using cement, a massive emitter of greenhouse gases.

Source: How to avoid climate disasters

It's the first time that India, the world's fourth biggest emitter of carbon dioxide has announced a net zero target.

Source: BBC World Headlines

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