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- [trahy-ak]
- /ˈtraɪ æk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trahy-ak]
- /ˈtraɪ æk/
Definitions of triac word
- noun triac a type of thyristor designed for electronic control of the current supplied to a circuit, used especially in dimmers for lighting systems. 1
- noun triac a device for regulating the amount of electric current reaching a circuit 0
- noun triac a type of thyristor that functions as an electrically controlled switch for alternating current 0
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Origin of triac
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; tri(ode) + A.C. alternating current
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Parts of speech for Triac
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triac popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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