corotron

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Blend of corona +‎ -tron; originally a trade name.

Noun[edit]

corotron (plural corotrons)

  1. A gas-filled shunt regulator, usually containing small quantities of radioactive materials to ease ignition, the regulated voltage depending upon the gas or gases used and their proportions and pressure.
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