dynatron

/ˈdaɪ.nəˌtɹɒn/

Etymology

Blend of dynamo + -tron.

dynatron means 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. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.

dynatron is pronounced /ˈdaɪ.nəˌtɹɒn/.

noun

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.