dynatron

/ˈdaɪ.nəˌtɹɑn/

UK: /ˈdaɪ.nəˌtɹɒn/

DAꞮ · nətɹɑn (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

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.

Etymology

Blend of dynamo + -tron.