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Word: Triac
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1960s: from triode+ AC (short for alternating current)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtrʌɪak
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a three-electrode semiconductor device that will conduct in either direction when triggered by a positive or negative signal at the gate electrode.
Short Definition:three-electrode semiconductor device that will conduct in either direction when triggered by positive or negative signal at gate electrode
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