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Meaning of pliotron in English:

pliotron

noun

rare Electronics

  • A high-vacuum thermionic valve with one or more grids between the electrodes.

Pronunciation

pliotron

/ˈplʌɪə(ʊ)trɒn/ /ˈplʌɪə(ʊ)tr(ə)n/

Origin

Early 20th century. From plio- + -tron.