English Explanatory Dictionary

thyratron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several types of thermoelectric valve once used as a high-speed switch

Pronunciation

/ˈθaɪ.ɹəˌtɹɒn/ /ˈθaɪ.ɹəˌtɹɑn/

Word forms

thyratron thyratrons

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θύρα (thúra, “door”) + -tron. Originally a trademark, registered 17 June 1930 by the General Electric Company (United States Patent Office, Registration No. 271-660).

Derived words

thyristor
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