Thermionic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or characteristic of thermions; "thermionic cathode".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The thermionic emission of electrons from the filament allowed for the creation of a high-intensity beam.
- In the early days of electronics, thermionic devices were widely used for amplification and rectification.
- The thermionic cathode played a crucial role in the development of the first televisions.
- Thermionic valves were more reliable and had a longer lifespan than earlier designs.
- The researcher studied the properties of thermionic materials to improve the efficiency of vacuum tubes.