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nixie tube

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.88 in modern English

Syllables
nix-ie -tube
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An obsolete electronic device for displaying numerals or other information by means of glow discharge.

Etymology

Genericized trademark, from "NIX I", abbreviation of "Numeric Indicator Experimental No. 1" with diminutive -ie.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

Nixie tubes (plural)

Questions

What does nixie tube mean?
An obsolete electronic device for displaying numerals or other information by means of glow discharge.
Where does nixie tube come from?
Genericized trademark, from "NIX I", abbreviation of "Numeric Indicator Experimental No. 1" with diminutive -ie.

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