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pentode

Syllabification: (pen·tode)
Pronunciation: /ˈpentōd/

Definition of pentode

noun

Electronics
  • a thermionic tube having five electrodes.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Greek pente 'five' + hodos 'way'

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