heptode

/ˈhɛp.təʊd/

Etymology

From hept- + -ode.

heptode means A compound thermionic valve containing a triode and tetrode; was used in superheterodyne radio receivers. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

A compound thermionic valve containing a triode and tetrode; was used in superheterodyne radio receivers.