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English
Etymology
Blend of transmitter + responder.
Pronunciation
Noun
transponder (plural transponders)
- A radar or radio transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal.
- Synonym: (slang) parrot
Derived terms
Translations
transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal
See also
Portuguese
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from English transponder.
Noun
transponder m (plural transponders)
- transponder (transceiver that transmits a signal in response to another)