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A transistor with a source and drain region kept apart by a gate. A voltage applied to the gate controls the flow of electrons from the source to the drain. MOSFETs are used to amplify electrical signals. ISP Glossary:
Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor - City officials fall for an Internet prank and draft a law to curb therisks of dihydrogen monoxide.By William Wan, Times Staff WriterIn large quantities, dihydrogen monoxide can cause medical problemsin humans and even destroy property. But in Aliso Viejo, it's onlycausing red faces.Officials of the south Orange County city were embarrassed to learnFriday that they had tripped over an Internet hoax about dihydrogenmonoxide -- commonly known as water -- in an effort to beenvironmentally correct.A proposed law that was scheduled to go before the City Council nextweek would have banned foam cups and containers at events requiringcity permits.A staff report cited environmental concerns, including the dangerposed by dihydrogen monoxide, described as a chemical used inproduction of the plastic that can "threaten human health and safety."http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-me-water13mar13,1,7644732.story
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