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Vocabulary Entry
thermionic
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to thermionic emission, which is the release of electrons from a heated material.
Example Sentences
"The thermionic effect is exploited in vacuum tubes."
"Thermionic devices are essential in certain electronic applications."
"Scientists are researching thermionic materials for improved efficiency."
N
noun
A component or device that operates based on thermionic emission.
Example Sentences
"The engineer designed a new thermionic that improved signal clarity."
"Several thermionics were tested for their effectiveness in energy conversion."
"The workshop focused on advances in thermionics for vacuum electronics."