transponder

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English

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Etymology

Blend of transmitter +‎ responder.

Pronunciation

Noun

transponder (plural transponders)

  1. A radar or radio transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal.
    Synonym: (slang) parrot

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Portuguese

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English transponder.

Noun

transponder m (plural transponders)

  1. transponder (transceiver that transmits a signal in response to another)