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transmission

[trans-mish-uhn, tranz-] / trænsˈmɪʃ ən, trænz- /


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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"We were very excited to see that GHP-88310 given by mouth completely prevented airborne transmission in our ferret model of measles," said first author Carolin Lieber, a senior postdoctoral fellow in the Plemper lab.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

All recovered and there was no onward transmission.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

With the 36-inch water transmission line undergoing repairs, West Hollywood is currently being served by an 8-inch distribution pipe.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

"An Evening with Petula" in concert was the first colour transmission on BBC One television in 1969.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Today, the setting is dwarfed by a cellular transmission tower.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

Researchers recently used two of the world's most powerful radio telescopes to search the system for signs of artificial radio transmissions.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

Along with paying the fines, the GEO Group agreed to draft plans for avoiding aerosol transmissions at 12 secure and reentry facilities in California, including five detention centers that hold immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The inconsistent purity of the copper could garble transmissions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

MasTec is now a leading North American infrastructure and construction company, with 50% of its business from oil and natural-gas pipelines and 30% from high-voltage electric power transmissions, with just 25% from telecoms.

From MarketWatch May 13, 2026

In a series of transmissions over the next two hours, Rob sounded disturbingly confused and irrational.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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