Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

electron tube

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.71 in modern English

Syllables
elec-tron -tube
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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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What does electron tube mean?
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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