1.(genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage • Topics: genetics, genetic science • Hypernyms: organic process, biological process 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 • Derivationally related forms: transduce • Hypernyms: natural process, natural action, action, activity • Hyponyms: microphoning