transduction

noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about transduction at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. (genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage.
2. 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