TRIAC

Etymology

Short for triode for alternating current.

Noun

triac (plural triacs)

(electronics) A three-terminal electronic component that conducts current in either direction when triggered; a bidirectional triode thyristor.

Anagrams

• Traci, artic, trica

Noun

TRIAC (plural TRIACs)

Alternative form of triac

Anagrams

• Traci, artic, trica

Source: Wiktionary



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