thyratron

Noun

Meaning

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thyratron (plural thyratrons)

(electronics) Any of several types of thermoelectric valve once used as a high-speed switch

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Examples

A cold-cathode version of the thyratron, which uses a pool of mercury for its cathode, is called an ignitron ; some can switch thousands of amperes. Source: Internet

The thyratron is a special-purpose tube filled with low-pressure gas or mercury vapor. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Thyone Thyonian thyr- thyrdly thyreo- thyreocorid