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dynatron oscillator

British

/ ˈdaɪnəˌtrɒn /

noun

electronics an oscillator containing a tetrode in which the screen grid is more positive than the anode, causing the anode current to decrease as its voltage increases

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Etymology

Origin of dynatron oscillator

C20: from _dyna ( _mo- ) + _-tron

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