electron tube

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electron tube

noun electron tubes

Any of several electronic devices that control electron current through vacuum, gas or vapor 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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noun electrical device

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@misc{electron_tube_2026,
  title = {electron tube},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/electron%20tube},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}