transducer

noun
UK: /trænsˈdjuː.sər/
US: /trænsˈduː.sər/

  1. A device that changes energy from one form into another.

    1. The microphone acts as a transducer, changing sound to electricity.
    2. This pressure transducer converts fluid pressure into an electrical signal.

  2. A device that converts a signal in one form of energy to a signal in another form of energy.

    1. A loudspeaker is a transducer because it converts electrical energy into sound.
    2. The sensor uses a special transducer to accurately measure changes in temperature.

Synonyms

converter sensor detector

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transducer" in English means: A device that changes energy from one form into another., A device that converts a signal in one form of energy to a signal in another form of energy..

The phonetic transcription of "transducer" is /trænsˈdjuː.sər/ in British English and /trænsˈduː.sər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transducer": converter, sensor, detector.

Example usage of "transducer": "The microphone acts as a transducer, changing sound to electricity.". More examples on the page.