Associations to the word «Thermionic»
Noun
Adjective
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".
Wise words
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.