thermionic

/ ˌθɜːmɪˈɒnɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or operated by electrons emitted from materials at high temperatures

   a thermionic valve

Example Sentences

Above the mantel of the lodge's thermionic fireplace was hung a brilliant cascading stereo of Yosemite Falls in misty motion.

From Project Gutenberg

Specially developed diode valves are used as thermionic generators with an efficiency, at present, of only 20% but the heat taken away from the anode is used to raise steam for conventional power generation.

From Project Gutenberg

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