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tetrode
(te′trōd′)
noun
an electron tube that has four electrodes (a cathode, anode, and two grids), used to generate, amplify, modulate, or demodulate electrical signals
Origin: tetr(a)- + -ode
See tetrode in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A four-element electron tube containing an anode, cathode, control grid, and additional electrode.
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