Definition of thermionics in English:
thermionics
plural nounθəːmɪˈɒnɪksˌθərmaɪˈɑnɪks
treated as singular The branch of science and technology concerned with thermionic emission.
Example sentencesExamples
- It has invented a semiconductor technology that converts heat from a wide variety of sources to electrical energy using solid state thermionics.
- Efficient, direct energy conversion devices powered by solid state thermionics have the potential to bring strategic and economic benefits to many aerospace, military and commercial applications.
Definition of thermionics in US English:
thermionics
plural nounˌθərmaɪˈɑnɪksˌTHərmīˈäniks
treated as singular The branch of science and technology concerned with thermionic emission.
Example sentencesExamples
- It has invented a semiconductor technology that converts heat from a wide variety of sources to electrical energy using solid state thermionics.
- Efficient, direct energy conversion devices powered by solid state thermionics have the potential to bring strategic and economic benefits to many aerospace, military and commercial applications.