rectifying tube

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Definition Noun : A thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier : A "rectifying tube" is a specific type of electronic component, a vacuum tube, which contains only two electrodes (a cathode and an anode). Its primary function is to convert alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). Usage Examples Noun : The old radio receiver relied on a rectifying tube to convert the AC...