carrier

English

/ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə/, /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A person or object that carries someone or something else.
  • A carrier pigeon.
  • A person or company in the business of shipping freight.
  • A signal such as radio, sound, or light that is modulated to transmit information.
  • (telecommunication) A mobile network operator; wireless carrier.
  • (aviation) A certified airline.
  • (engineering) That which drives or carries.
  • (chemistry) A catalyst or other intermediary in a chemical reaction.
  • (genetics) A person or other organism that has a genetic trait, mutation or infection liable to cause a disease, but displays no symptoms.
  • (physics) Charge charge carrier
  • (arts) A liquid or gas used as a medium for another substance.

Etymology

Affix from English carry.

Origin

English

carry

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