transistorize

American  

[tran-zis-tuh-rahyz] / trænˈzɪs təˌraɪz /

especially British, transistorise

verb (used with object)

Electronics.

transistorized, transistorizing

1. to equip with or convert to a circuit employing transistors.

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transistorize British  

/ trænˈzɪstəˌraɪz /

verb

1. to convert (a system, device, industry, etc) to the use or manufacture of or operation by transistors and other solid-state components

2. to equip (a device or circuit) with transistors and other solid-state components

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Etymology

Origin of transistorize

First recorded in 1950–55; transistor + -ize