pliotron
/ˈplʌɪə(ʊ)trɒn/ /ˈplʌɪə(ʊ)tr(ə)n/Electronics. Now rare
noun
A high-vacuum thermionic valve with one or more grids between the electrodes.
Origin
Early 20th century. From plio- + -tron.
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