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permatron

UK/ˈpɜː.məˌtɹɒn/US/ˈpɜɹ.məˌtɹɑn/

permatron noun: a hot-cathode rectifier with anode current controlled by magnetic field.

Noun

permatron (plural permatrons)

  1. A hot-cathode rectifier with anode current controlled by magnetic field.

Forms of permatron

pluralpermatrons

Origin of permatron

From a trade name. Blend of perma(nent) + -tron.

Questions about permatron

What does permatron mean?
Permatron means a hot-cathode rectifier with anode current controlled by magnetic field.
What part of speech is permatron?
Permatron is a noun.
How do you pronounce permatron?
Permatron is pronounced /ˈpɜː.məˌtɹɒn/ (UK).
What is the plural of permatron?
The plural of permatron is permatrons.

Words near permatron in the dictionary

  1. permatemps
  2. permathread
  3. permathreads
  4. permatroll
  5. permatrolls
  6. permatron
  7. permatrons
  8. permavirgin
  9. permavirgins
  10. permavore
  11. permayouth

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