isotron
- noun
- /ˈaɪsəˌtrɒn/
- Specialized
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isotrón
- To improve communication in tight spaces, the team installed a compact isotron on the rooftop.
Examples
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The isotron allows for clear transmissions even in crowded urban environments.
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The engineer designed an isotron to fit in the small radio tower.
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The isotron project at Princeton was shut down for lack of any positive results.
Academic text (2006) -
Smyth proposed a time-of-flight method he called the isotron, invented by Robert R. Wilson.
Academic text (2006)
Synonyms
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A metal device on a roof or car that catches radio signals
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4.1
A curved metal dish that directs radio or satellite signals to a single point
An antenna made from one metal rod placed above the ground to send and receive radio signals
How Compact
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4.1
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4.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
isotron = iso + tron
Formed from technical combining elements ('iso-' + '-tron') and likely a coined product name, so an average B1 learner cannot derive the meaning from the parts.
Etymology
Isotron begins with iso- meaning 'equal' or 'same' and ends with -tron, the same ending you see in electron, which suggests a small device. A helpful way to remember it is to think of an isotron as a compact antenna made to give a steady, even signal in tight spaces.