Geiger–Müller tube

noun

The sensing element of the Geiger counter instrument used for the detection of ionizing radiation.

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Meanings

nounGeiger-Müller tube (plural Geiger–Müller tubes)

plural Geiger–Müller tubes

  1. The sensing element of the Geiger counter instrument used for the detection of ionizing radiation.
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