grid bias

grid bi·as

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grid bahy-uh s]
- /grɪd ˈbaɪ əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grid bahy-uh s]
- /grɪd ˈbaɪ əs/

Definitions of grid bias words

noun grid bias the potential difference applied between a grid and the cathode of a vacuum tube. 1
noun grid bias the fixed voltage applied between the control grid and cathode of a valve 0
noun grid bias a steady, direct-current voltage applied to the control grid of an electron tube to make it negative with respect to the cathode 0

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Origin of grid bias

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Grid bias

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grid bias popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

grid bias usage trend in Literature

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