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transmission

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


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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They used an unusual property of transmission electron microscopes to recreate the process.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

“It requires the government to face down the monopoly that is State Grid, which controls more than 90% of the country’s electricity transmission and distribution.”

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Across the country, data-center developers are helping finance new generation, modernize transmission and improve system reliability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“Pathogen transmission is a consequence of general and diverse uses of wildlife by people. This includes illegal and legal trade.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

It was not by chance that Lawrence’s personal recollection of the Trinity test was the only one Groves selected for direct transmission to the Pentagon on the day after the blast.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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