Ignitron

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪˈdʒiˈniˈtɹɑn/

Ignitron (noun)

  1. 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.