neuristor

noun

neu·​ris·​tor

n(y)u̇ˈristə(r)

plural -s

: a usually electronic device along which a signal propagates with uniform velocity and without attenuation

Word History

Etymology

neuron + transistor; from its functioning like a neuron and not requiring the use of transistors

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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