"thyratron" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈθaɪ.ɹəˌtɹɒn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈθaɪ.ɹəˌtɹɑn/ [General-American] Forms: thyratrons [plural]
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). Etymology templates: {{af|en|θύρα|-tron|lang1=grc|t1=door}} Ancient Greek θύρα (thúra, “door”) + -tron Head templates: {{en-noun}} thyratron (plural thyratrons)
  1. (electronics) Any of several types of thermoelectric valve once used as a high-speed switch Wikipedia link: General Electric Company Derived forms: thyristor Translations (Any of several types of thermoelectric valve once used as a high-speed switch): thyratron (Dutch), thyratron (French), tiratrone (Italian)

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