crystal set

/ˌkrɪstl sɛt/
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Other forms: crystal sets

Definitions of crystal set
  1. noun
    an early radio receiver using a crystal detector
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    type of:
    radio, radio receiver, radio set, receiving set, tuner, wireless
    an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
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