vacuum tubes

A form of vacuum tube — A type of electron tube that controls electron current through vacuum between electrodes within a sealed container, usually of glass or metal and often designed to be easily installed in and removed from the equipment in which it is used.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of vacuum tube
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