pentode

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A thermionic valve similar to a tetrode with the addition of a third grid, the suppressor grid to reduce the secondary emission effect; was/is used in high quality audio and radio products.

/ˈpɛn.təʊd/ /ˈpɛnˌtoʊd/

pentode pentodes

From pent- + -ode.

kinkless tetrode

photopentode

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