ignitron

noun

Meaning

A form of rectifier having a pool of mercury as cathode.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

mercury arc rectifier(English)permatron(English)krytron(English)photothyristor(English)plasmatron(English)ionizer(English)irradiator(English)thermionic valve(English)

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Sources

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