Definition of PENTODE

pentode

Plural: pentodes

Noun

  • a thermionic tube having five electrodes
  • A thermionic valve similar to a tetrode with the addition of a third grid, the suppressor grid to reduce the secondary emission effect; was/is used in high quality audio and radio products.

Origin / Etymology

From pent- + -ode.

Scrabble Score: 10

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Words With Friends Score: 12

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