corotron
Meanings
noun
- A gas-filled shunt regulator, usually containing small quantities of radioactive materials to ease ignition, the regulated voltage depending upon the gas or gases used and their proportions and pressure.
Word forms
Etymology
Blend of corona + -tron; originally a trade name.
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