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neuristor

noun
neu·ris·tor | \n(y)u̇ˈristə(r)\
plural -s

Definition of neuristor 

: a usually electronic device along which a signal propagates with uniform velocity and without attenuation

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First Known Use of neuristor

1960, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for neuristor

neuron + transistor; from its functioning like a neuron and not requiring the use of transistors

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