crossatron en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɹɒs.əˌtɹɒn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈkɹɔs.əˌtɹɑn/ (General-American)
- /ˈkɹɑs.əˌtɹɑn/ (cot-caught-merger)
Etymology
From cross- + -tron, from being a cross or hybrid of the other kinds.
Meanings
- A high-power pulsed modulator device, a cold cathode gas-filled tube that combines useful features of thyratrons, vacuum tubes, and power semiconductor switches.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| crossatrons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |