thyristornoun [ C ]
uk/θaɪˈrɪs.tər/us/θaɪˈrɪs.tɚ/specializeda device, usually a semiconductor, that is used as a switch to control the amount of electricity passing through a particular point
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Electrical switches & connections
- connector
- cord
- dimmer
- dimmer switch
- dip switch
- docking station
- electrical outlet
- ground
- jack
- plug (sth) in/plug (sth) into sth
- put sth on
- put sth out 1
- remote control
- shaver point
- socket
- switch
- switchboard
- travel plug
- wiring
- zapper
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