THERMIONIC VALVE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Thermionic Valve.
Thermionic Valve - as a noun
Electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electron tubethermionic tubethermionic vacuum tubetubevacuum tubeHypernyms (Closely Related)
electronic deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The thermionic valve was used in early radios to amplify the electrical signals."
"After the invention of the transistor, the thermionic valve became obsolete."
"During World War II, thermionic valves were used in military radar systems."
"The technician replaced the faulty thermionic valve in the amplifier."
"The thermionic valve is also known as a vacuum tube."