discharge tube

noun

Any device in which a flow of electrons (or ions) through a gas acts as a source of light.

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Meanings

noundischarge tube (plural discharge tubes)

plural discharge tubes

  1. natural sciencesAny device in which a flow of electrons (or ions) through a gas acts as a source of light.

Translations

German Entladungsröhre, Gasentladungsröhre
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