crystal set

crys·tal set

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kris-tl set]
- /ˈkrɪs tl sɛt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kris-tl set]
- /ˈkrɪs tl sɛt/

Definitions of crystal set words

noun crystal set an early form of radio receiver having a crystal detector to demodulate the radio signals but no amplifier, therefore requiring earphones 3
noun crystal set a primitive type of radio receiver with a crystal detector instead of an electron tube detector 3
noun crystal set an early, tubeless radio receiver using a crystal detector. 1
noun crystal set An early radio receiver, having no electrical power supply except the radio waves themselves; it used a crystal of lead or cadmium sulphide and a wire (the cat's whisker) touching the crystal's surface. 0

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crystal set popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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