corotron
corotron · corotrons
A gas-filled shunt regulator, usually containing small quantities of radioactive…A gas-filled shunt regulator, usually containing small quantities of radioactive materials to ease ignition, the regulated voltage depending upon the gas or gases used and their proportions and pressure.
Meaning
1 sensesA gas-filled shunt regulator, usually containing small quantities of radioactive materials to ease ignition, the regulated voltage depending upon the gas or gases used and their proportions and pressure.
Origin
Blend of corona + -tron; originally a trade name.Blend of corona + -tron; originally a trade name.
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