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transmission

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


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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To examine the samples, the researchers used focused ion beam preparation, transmission electron microscopy, and chemical analysis.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

Utilities often see a return of 9% or 10% on new transmission projects.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, wind and solar developers have wrangled with mounting local opposition to their projects and the transmission lines needed to connect them to power users.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The transition of electricity generation from large fossil fuel stations to the more remote locations used for renewables, such as offshore windfarms, will require Britain's ageing transmission grid to undergo extensive rewiring in coming years.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

What had happened at Nairobi Hospital was an isolated emergence, a microbreak of a rain-forest virus with unknown potential to start an explosive chain of lethal transmission in the human race.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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 observations covered frequencies from 1 to 9 gigahertz, a range suitable for detecting narrowband radio transmissions.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026

The combination would integrate Dana’s powertrain, thermal and sealing technologies with Eaton Mobility’s commercial-vehicle transmissions, engine and emissions products, and advanced electrification capabilities, forming a company with approximately $11 billion in sales.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

This setup reduces Nebius’ dependence on building new grid transmissions and shortens the timeline to power its facilities, the company said.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

Because these transmissions were broadcast a few decades ago, they are only a few tens of light-years away from Earth.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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