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Kenotron.
Kenotron - as a noun
A type of vacuum tube formerly used as a high-voltage rectifier.
Example: "Vacuum rectifiers were made for very high voltages, such as the high voltage power supply for the cathode ray tube of television receivers, and the kenotron used for power supply in x-ray equipment."
Example Sentences
"The kenotron is a type of electron tube used to convert alternating current into direct current."
"My grandfather told me stories about working with kenotrons while he was an engineer."
"The kenotron was developed in the early 20th century by the engineer Albert Hull."
"The kenotron has been largely replaced by solid-state rectifiers in modern electronics."
"The kenotron tube consists of a cathode, an anode, and a control grid."
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Is KENOTRON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, kenotron is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
KENOTRON has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is KENOTRON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, kenotron is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordKENOTRON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
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Yes, kenotron is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordKENOTRON has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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