English Explanatory Dictionary

krytron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cold cathode gas-filled tube intended for use as a very high-speed switch, somewhat similar to the thyratron.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹaɪˌtɹɒn/ /ˈkɹaɪˌtɹɑn/

Word forms

krytron krytrons

Etymology

Equivalent to cryo- + -tron.

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