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propagator

/ˈprɒp.ə.ɡeɪ.tə/

/ˈprɑː.pə.ˌɡeɪ.tɚ/

Translations

propagatornoun

propagators

/ˈprɒp.ə.ɡeɪ.tə/

/ˈprɑː.pə.ˌɡeɪ.tɚ/

propagateurPersonne ou chose qui propage, diffuse ou promeut une idée, une théorie, etc.

The scientist was a well-known propagator of the new theory on climate change.

Le scientifique était un propagateur bien connu de la nouvelle théorie sur le changement climatique.

Additional translations

propagateurHorticulture : dispositif utilisé pour faire germer des graines ou multiplier des boutures dans des conditions contrôlées.

propagateurPhysique : opérateur ou fonction qui décrit la propagation d’une particule, d’un champ ou d’un signal.

Synonyms

propagatoradjective

/ˈprɒp.ə.ɡeɪ.tə/

/ˈprɑː.pəˌɡeɪ.tɚ/

Used attributively before another noun, especially in technical or horticultural contexts (e.g., “propagator trays”).

Additional translations

propagateurTechnique : qui se rapporte à la propagation ou qui sert à la propagation.

Definitions

propagatornoun

A person or thing that propagates, especially a person who spreads or promotes an idea, theory, etc.

The scientist was a well-known propagator of the new theory on climate change.

A container or structure used for growing plants from seeds or cuttings under controlled conditions.

She placed the seedlings in the propagator to ensure they had the right temperature and humidity to grow.

In physics, especially quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, a function or operator that describes the probability amplitude for a particle, field, or signal to propagate from one point to another.

The Feynman propagator provides the amplitude for a particle to travel between spacetime points.

propagatoradjective

Relating to or used for propagation; intended to aid or describe the act of spreading, transmitting, or growing.

They ordered propagator mats to keep the seedlings warm during germination.