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a solid-state semiconductor device with four layers of alternating N and P-type material, used as a type of switch for high-power electrical circuits
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The thyristor is a type of semiconductor device used in power control circuits.
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I heard that the thyristor is a key component in those new electronic gadgets.
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Yo, that thyristor thingamajig is what makes the lights dim in my room.
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Just like a thyristor controls the flow of electricity, you need to control the flow of your emotions.