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discharge tube Definition

discharge tube

noun

  1. any of various devices in which a gas or metal vapor inside sealed glass is used to conduct current when voltage is applied
  2. such a device used as a lamp (discharge lamp), as with neon or mercury vapor

discharge tube Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • gas: Students generally use the Gas Emission program after observing the spectra emitted by gas discharge tubes.