laddertron
nounUK /ˈlad.əˌtɹɒn/ · US /ˈlæd.ɚˌtɹɑn/
Etymology From ladder + -tron.
1
Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A device, in the form of a series of metal bars joined by non-conducting links, used in electrostatic accelerators
2
Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A form of klystron that uses ladders