transduce


trans·duce

verb \tran(t)s-ˈdüs, tranz-, -ˈdyüs\
trans·ducedtrans·duc·ing

Definition of TRANSDUCE

transitive verb
1
: to convert (as energy or a message) into another form <essentially sense organs transduce physical energy into a nervous signal>
2
: to cause (genetic material) to undergo transduction

Origin of TRANSDUCE

Latin transducere to lead across, transfer, from trans- + ducere to lead — more at tow
First Known Use: 1947

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