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thyratron.

Any of several types of thermoelectric valve once used as a high-speed switch

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈθaɪ.ɹəˌtɹɒn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈθaɪ.ɹəˌtɹɑn/General-American
  1. Any of several types of thermoelectric valve once used as a high-speed switch

Where this word comes from

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).

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