First Known Use: 1958
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thyristor
noun thy·ris·tor \thī-ˈris-tər\
Definition of THYRISTOR
: any of several semiconductor devices that act as switches, rectifiers, or voltage regulators
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Origin of THYRISTOR
thyratron + transistor
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