ignitron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of rectifier having a pool of mercury as cathode.

Pronunciation

/ɪɡˈnaɪˌtɹɒn/ /ˈɪɡ.nɪˌtɹɒn/ /ɪɡˈnaɪˌtɹɑn/ /ˈɪɡ.nɪˌtɹɑn/

Word forms

ignitron ignitrons

Etymology

From ignite + -tron.

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