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Pentode (Noun)

Meaning

A thermionic tube having five electrodes.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The pentode was a widely used type of vacuum tube in early electronic devices, particularly in radio amplifiers and television sets.
  • The pentode's five electrodes consisted of the cathode, control grid, screen grid, suppressor grid, and anode.
  • The pentode's unique electrode configuration allowed for a higher gain and lower distortion than earlier types of tubes.
  • In the 1930s, the pentode became a standard component in many commercial radio transmitters and receivers.
  • The development of the pentode marked an important milestone in the evolution of thermionic tubes and electronics technology.

Hypernyms

  • Thermionic Tube
  • Thermionic Valve
  • Electron Tube
  • Vacuum Tube
  • Thermionic Vacuum Tube
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