pentode en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɛn.təʊd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈpɛnˌtoʊd/ (General-American)
Etymology
From pent- + -ode.
Meanings
- A thermionic valve similar to a tetrode with the addition of a third grid, the suppressor grid to reduce the secondary emission effect; was/is used in high quality audio and radio products.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pentodes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
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Hyponyms
Meronyms
screen grid · anode · suppressor grid · cathode · control grid
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Translations (4)
ja 五極管 (thermionic valve) · sv pentod (thermionic valve) · tl limandas (thermionic valve) · fi pentodi (thermionic valve)