THERMIONIC CURRENT
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Thermionic Current.
Thermionic Current - as a noun
An electric current produced between two electrodes as a result of electrons emitted by thermionic emission
Example Sentences
"The thermionic current is responsible for the flow of electrons in a vacuum tube."
"In a thermionic power converter, the efficiency of converting heat into thermionic current is crucial."
"The magnitude of thermionic current can be controlled by adjusting the temperature of the cathode."
"Vacuum tubes rely on the emission of thermionic current to function."
"The study of thermionic currents led to significant advancements in early electronics."
