English > electro-acoustic transducer: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact| Meaning | A transducer that converts electrical to acoustic energy or vice versa. |
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| Parts | diaphragm | electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves |
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| Narrower | cartridge, pickup | An electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable |
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| earphone, earpiece, headphone, phone | electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds |
| loudspeaker, speaker, speaker unit, loudspeaker system, speaker system | electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance |
| microphone, mike, mic | device for converting sound waves into electrical energy |
| Broader | transducer | An electrical device that converts one form of energy into another |
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| Spanish | transductor electroacústico |
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