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pentode

Noun CEFR B1
ˈpɛn.təʊd

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Françaispentode
日本語五極管
2 more languages
Suomipentodi
Tagaloglimandas

CEFR level

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Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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