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pentode.

A thermionic valve similar to a tetrode with the addition of a third grid, the suppressor grid to reduce the secondary emission effect; was/is used in high quality audio and radio products.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɛn.təʊd/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpɛnˌtoʊd/General-American
  1. A thermionic valve similar to a tetrode with the addition of a third grid, the suppressor grid to reduce the secondary emission effect; was/is used in high quality audio and radio products.

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From pent- + -ode.

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