"corotron" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: corotrons [plural]
Etymology: Blend of corona + -tron; originally a trade name. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|corona|-tron}} Blend of corona + -tron Head templates: {{en-noun}} corotron (plural corotrons)
  1. A gas-filled shunt regulator, usually containing small quantities of radioactive materials to ease ignition, the regulated voltage depending upon the gas or gases used and their proportions and pressure.

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