thyratron

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

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

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