permatron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hot-cathode rectifier with anode current controlled by magnetic field.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɜː.məˌtɹɒn/ /ˈpɜɹ.məˌtɹɑn/

Word forms

permatron permatrons

Etymology

From a trade name. Blend of perma(nent) + -tron.

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