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transmission density
nounVery Low (Highly Technical Term)
/trænzˈmɪʃən ˈden.sɪ.ti/A measure of the concentration of transmitted signals or data within a given area, bandwidth, or medium.
transmission line
nounC2
/trænzˈmɪʃn̩ ˌlaɪn/A physical conductor or structure used to efficiently transfer electrical power or signals between two points over a distance.
transmissivity
nounLow
/ˌtrænzmɪˈsɪvɪti/A quantitative measure of the ability of a material or medium to transmit something, especially electromagnetic waves (like light) or fluids.
transmissometer
nounVery Low
/ˌtrænzmɪˈsɒmɪtə/A scientific instrument that measures the extinction coefficient or transmittance of the atmosphere, typically for assessing visibility or the clarity of air or water.
transmit
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/trænzˈmɪt/To send or pass something from one person, place, or thing to another.
transmittal
nounC1
/trænzˈmɪt.əl/The act or process of sending something to someone else.
transmittance
nounC2
/trænzˈmɪt.əns/The ratio of the light or other radiant energy that passes through a substance to the total energy falling upon it.
transmittancy
nounVery low
/trænzˈmɪt(ə)nsi/The fraction of incident light that is transmitted through a material, typically used in spectroscopy and physics.
transmitter
nounMedium to High in technical contexts, Low to Medium in everyday language.
/trænzˈmɪtə/A device or person that sends out signals, information, or something similar.
transmittivity
nounVery low
/ˌtrænzmɪˈtɪvɪti/The degree to which a material allows electromagnetic radiation (such as light) to pass through it; the property of being transmissive.
transmogrify
verbverb-transitiveC2/Advanced/Rare
/trænzˈmɒɡ.rɪ.faɪ/To transform in a surprising, magical, or grotesque manner, often humorously exaggerated.
transmutation
nounlow
/ˌtrænz.mjuːˈteɪ.ʃən/The act or process of changing something into a different form, substance, or state, especially in alchemy or nuclear physics.
transmute
verbverb-ambitransitiveLow to Medium
/trænzˈmjuːt/To change in form, nature, or substance, especially from a base or lower state to a higher or different one.
transnational
adjectivenounB2
/trænzˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/Existing or operating across national boundaries, involving multiple nations.
transnationalism
nounLow
/ˌtrænzˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/The extension of social, political, or economic processes across national borders.
transnet
nounRare
/ˈtrænz.nɛt/A network or system that spans across multiple regions or domains, often used in logistics and communication.
transom
nounLow
/ˈtræn.səm/A horizontal beam or bar across a window or door, or a small window above a door.
transom window
nounLow Frequency (C1/C2)
/ˈtrænsəm ˈwɪndəʊ/A horizontal crosspiece separating a door or window from a window or fanlight above it; also, a window placed above such a crosspiece.
transonic barrier
nounC2
/ˌtrænˈsɒn.ɪk ˈbær.i.ər/A term, now largely historical, referring to the sharp increase in aerodynamic drag and other challenging physical phenomena encountered by an aircraft as its speed approaches the speed of sound (Mach 1).
transparency
nounB2
/trænsˈpærənsi/The quality or state of being transparent; the condition of allowing light to pass through so that objects can be distinctly seen.

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