crossatron

From cross- +‎ -tron, from being a cross or hybrid of the other kinds.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkɹɒs.əˌtɹɒn/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkɹɔs.əˌtɹɑn/
  • (cot–caught merger) IPA^(key): /ˈkɹɑs.əˌtɹɑn/

crossatron (plural crossatrons)

1. (electronics) A high-power pulsed modulator device, a cold cathode gas-filled tube that combines useful features of thyratrons, vacuum tubes, and power semiconductor switches.

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