What does "dynatron" mean?

A tetrode in which the voltage on the screen grid is higher than that on the control grid, causing the plate current to decrease as plate voltage increases; was used in oscillators.

How do you pronounce "dynatron"?

Pronounced //ˈdaɪ.nəˌtɹɒn//.

Dynatron

//ˈdaɪ.nəˌtɹɒn// noun

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Noun

1
A tetrode in which the voltage on the screen grid is higher than that on the control grid, causing the plate current to decrease as plate voltage increases; was used in oscillators.

Etymology

Blend of dynamo + -tron.

Related phrases

control grid screen grid

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