pentode

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Synonyms: pentose, pentone

Antonyms: pentose, pentone

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Noun

1. 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.

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