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transmission

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


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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The jab is not effective at preventing the transmission of bacteria between people.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Likewise, increased AI demand means the potential expansion of ultrahigh voltage, or UHV, transmission lines, which are widely used in other nations like China.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

While these animals often show no signs of illness, the tapeworm can cause severe disease in domestic dogs and humans if transmission occurs.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

It said the fault caused a brief surge of electricity on its four live transmission lines in Eaton Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

This direct transmission into milk had been demonstrated experimentally for heptachlor in 1955, long before the control program was undertaken, and was later reported for dieldrin, also used in the fire ant program.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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