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thyristor
thy·ris·tor [ thī rístər ] (plural thy·ris·tors)


noun 
Definition:
 
semiconductor with two switches: a semiconductor device that has two stable switches used for conductive and nonconductive modes
[Mid-20th century. Blend of thyratron + transistor]
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