thyristor

[ thahy-ris-ter ]

nounElectronics.
  1. a semiconductor device having two stable states, used as an electronic switch.

Origin of thyristor

1
First recorded in 1965–70; thyr(atron) + (trans)istor

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British Dictionary definitions for thyristor

thyristor

/ (θaɪˈrɪstə) /


noun
  1. any of a group of semiconductor devices, such as the silicon-controlled rectifier, that can be switched between two states

Origin of thyristor

1
C20: from thyr (atron) + (trans) istor

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