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pentode

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛn.təʊd/

The English word “pentode” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A thermionic valve similar to a tetrode with the addition of a third grid, the suppressor grid to reduce the secondary emission effect; was/is used in high quality audio and radio products.

Etymology

From pent- + -ode.

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