thyratron

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thyratron [ˈθaɪrəˌtrɒn]

(Electronics) Electronics a gas-filled tube that has three electrodes and can be switched between an `off' state and an `on' state. It has been superseded, except for application involving high-power switching, by the thyristor

[originally a trademark, from Greek thura door, valve + -tron]

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