Definitions for ignitronɪgˈnaɪ trɒn, ˈɪg nɪ trɒn
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ig•ni•tronɪgˈnaɪ trɒn, ˈɪg nɪ trɒn(n.)
a rectifying vacuum tube with an auxiliary electrode projecting into a pool of mercury that conducts current when the anode is positive.
Category: Electronics, Electricity and Magnetism
Origin of ignitron:
1930–35; igni(te)+ -tron
Wiktionary
ignitron(Noun)
A form of rectifier having a pool of mercury as cathode
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