vacuum tube — An electronic device consisting of a sealed glass tube containing electrodes separated by a vacuum, used to control electric current
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An electronic device consisting of a sealed glass tube containing electrodes separated by a vacuum, used to control electric current
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvækjuːm tuːb/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's old radio has huge vacuum tubes that glow like tiny light bulbs.
- The scientist accidentally broke the vacuum tube and heard a loud 'pop' as air rushed in.
- Guitar players often prefer vacuum tube amplifiers for their warm, vintage sound.
vacuum tube
NOUN[/ˈvækjuːm tuːb/]
An electronic device consisting of a sealed glass tube containing electrodes separated by a vacuum, used to control electric current
An electronic device consisting of a sealed glass tube containing electrodes separated by a vacuum, used to control electric current
Vacuum tubes create a glowing continuum through time!
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“My grandfather's old radio has huge vacuum tubes that glow like tiny light bulbs.”
“The scientist accidentally broke the vacuum tube and heard a loud 'pop' as air rushed in.”
“Guitar players often prefer vacuum tube amplifiers for their warm, vintage sound.”
“The vacuum tube was so hot that the engineer could fry an egg on it.”
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