phasitron

noun

pha·​si·​tron

ˈfāzə‧ˌträn

plural -s

: a vacuum tube used for frequency modulation of a signal and having a cathode, deflector electrodes, two anodes, and an external inductor

Word History

Etymology

phase entry 1 + -i- + -tron

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