Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun transduction

2 senses of transduction

Sense 1
transduction -- ((genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage)
       => organic process, biological process -- (a process occurring in living organisms)

Sense 2
transduction -- (the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form; "the transduction of acoustic waves into voltages by a microphone")
       => natural process, natural action, action, activity -- (a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity")