Associations to the word «Thermionic»

Wiktionary

THERMIONIC, adjective. Concerning the emission of electrons from a heated electrode
THERMIONIC VALVE, noun. (now chiefly historical) An early electronic device incorporating electrons from a glowing cathode inside an evacuated glass tube, functioning as a switch, amplifier etc.
THERMIONIC VALVES, noun. Plural of thermionic valve

Dictionary definition

THERMIONIC, adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of thermions; "thermionic cathode".

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