The process of converting one form of energy, signal, or information into another form, commonly used in biology and physics.
From Latin 'trans' (across) and 'ducere' (to lead), literally meaning 'to lead across.' The term emerged in the 20th century as scientists needed vocabulary for describing energy conversion processes in emerging fields like electronics and molecular biology.
Your ability to read these words depends on transduction - your eyes convert light waves into electrical signals that your brain interprets as letters and meaning. This same principle powers everything from microphones converting sound waves to electrical signals, to cells converting chemical signals into biological responses.
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