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electron tube

noun

Simple meaning

Any of several electronic devices that control electron current through vacuum, gas or vapor between electrodes within a sealed container.

Pronunciation

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ihlehktrahntoob

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɪˈlɛktɹɑnˈtub

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. electricity

    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.

  2. electricity

    Electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: (electricity) 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.

Used this way, electron tube is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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