Ignitron
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪˈdʒiˈniˈtɹɑn/
Ignitron (noun)
- A type of gas-filled electrical tube that starts a very large current when triggered by a control pulse.
Examples
- The ignitron acts as a high-power switch in the circuit.
- A technician checks the ignitron high-power switch before testing.