laddertron

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

ladder +‎ -tron

Noun[edit]

laddertron (plural laddertrons)

  1. (physics) A device, in the form of a series of metal bars joined by non-conducting links, used in electrostatic accelerators
  2. (physics) A form of klystron that uses ladders