Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

transistorize

verb
/trænˈzɪstəraɪz/
Definition
To convert (a circuit or device) so that it employs transistors rather than vacuum tubes or other components.
Examples
  • Many companies have started to transistorize their audio equipment for better sound quality.
  • The goal of the project was to transistorize the existing radio systems to improve performance.
Meaning
Transistorize refers to the process of changing a system or device to use transistors, which are more efficient than older technologies such as vacuum tubes.
Synonyms
  • convert
  • modernize
  • upgrade