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lee de forest

 

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Noun lee de forest has 1 sense
  1. De Forest, Lee De Forest, The Father of Radio - United States electrical engineer who in 1907 patented the first triode vacuum tube, which made it possible to detect and amplify radio waves (1873-1961)
    --1 is a kind of electrical engineer; inventor, discoverer, artificer

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Lee de Forest

Definition: Lee de Forest was an American inventor, scientist, and engineer who is credited with pioneering radio broadcasting. He is also known for his invention of the Audion, a vacuum tube that played a critical role in the development of electronic amplification.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  1. Radio Broadcasting:

    Example Sentence: Lee de Forest's revolutionary work in radio broadcasting laid the foundation for the modern broadcasting industry.

  2. Audion Invention:

    Example Sentence: The Audion, invented by Lee de Forest, greatly improved audio amplification and was a key component in early radio receivers.

Usages:

  1. Popular Usage:

    Example Sentence: Lee de Forest's contributions to science and technology continue to inspire inventors around the world.

  2. Local Usage:

    Example Sentence: The hometown of Lee de Forest hosts an annual festival to celebrate his achievements and honor his legacy.

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