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Triodes

A thermionic valve containing an anode, a cathode, and a control grid; small changes to the charge on the grid control the flow from cathode to anode, which makes amplification possible.

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    A thermionic valve containing an anode, a cathode, and a control grid; small changes to the charge on the grid control the flow from cathode to anode, which makes amplification possible.

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munounThe 12th letter of the Modern Greek alphabet.
triplexnounA building with three apartments or divisions.
triacsnoun
trioletsnoun(poetry) An eight-line poem whose rhyme scheme is ABaAabAB and whose lines are in iambic tetrameter.
pentodenounA 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.
triposesnoun(Cambridge University) Any of the final examinations for a BA honours degree.
triplernoun(electronics) The simplest form of frequency multiplier, that has an output frequency of three times the value of the input frequency.
triplesnoun(campanology) bell changes rung on seven bells
triensnounA bronze coin minted during the Roman Republic valued at 4 unciae.
triadicOf or relating to a triad.
trienenoun(organic chemistry) Any alkene that has three double bonds
triacnoun(electronics) A three-terminal electronic component that conducts current in either direction when triggered; a bidirectional triode thyristor.
triadsnounThe Triads of Gregory Palamas are a set of nine treatises entitled "Triads For The Defense of Those Who Practice Sacred Quietude" written by Gregory Palamas in response to attacks made by Barlaam.
triadnounA grouping of three.
triosenoun(biochemistry) A sugar or saccharide containing three carbon atoms. Trioses are the smallest monosaccharides. Dihydroxyacetone and L-/D-glyceraldehyde are the only trioses.
triatomic(chemistry, of a molecule etc.) Consisting of three atoms.
diodesnounDiode is a device that is a two-terminal electronic component that conducts electric current in only one direction.
treblesnoun(music) The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition.
triasnounA surname from Catalan.
transducersnounA device that converts energy from one form into another.

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