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transmission line

DEFINITIONS OF: transmission line

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n a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

Synonyms:
cable, line
Types:
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coax, coax cable, coaxial cable
a transmission line for high-frequency signals
electrical cable
a cable that provides an electrical connection for telephone or television or power stations
fiber optic cable, fibre optic cable
a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light
power cable, power line
cable used to distribute electricity
printer cable
a cable between a computer and a printer
ethernet cable
any of several types of coaxial cable used in ethernets
Type of:
conductor
a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
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