Translocator: meaning, definitions and examples
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translocator
[ trænsˈləʊkeɪtə ]
technology
A device that allows for the transfer of an object from one location to another, often used in science fiction.
Synonyms
relocator, teleporter, transporter
Examples of usage
- The translocator beam transported the crew to a new galaxy.
- The translocator device malfunctioned, causing chaos in the laboratory.
biology
A protein that facilitates the movement of molecules across a cell membrane.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The translocator protein is essential for nutrient uptake in cells.
- Researchers are studying the role of translocators in drug resistance.
Translations
Translations of the word "translocator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 translocador
🇮🇳 स्थानांतरक
🇩🇪 Translokator
🇮🇩 translokator
🇺🇦 транслокатор
🇵🇱 translokator
🇯🇵 トランスロケーター
🇫🇷 translocateur
🇪🇸 translocador
🇹🇷 translokator
🇰🇷 전이기
🇸🇦 ناقل الموقع
🇨🇿 translokátor
🇸🇰 translokátor
🇨🇳 转位器
🇸🇮 translokator
🇮🇸 flutningsaðili
🇰🇿 транслокатор
🇬🇪 ტრანსლოკატორი
🇦🇿 translokator
🇲🇽 translocador
Word origin
The word 'translocator' is a combination of 'trans-' meaning 'across' and 'locator' meaning 'a device for finding or identifying something'. It originated in the mid-20th century, primarily in the field of science fiction to describe futuristic teleportation devices. Later, the term also found its place in biology to describe proteins involved in molecular transport across cell membranes.