Nixie tube
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An obsolete electronic device for displaying numerals or other information by means of…An obsolete electronic device for displaying numerals or other information by means of glow discharge.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)An obsolete electronic device for displaying numerals or other information by means of glow discharge.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Genericized trademark, from "NIX I", abbreviation of "Numeric Indicator Experimental No. 1Genericized trademark, from "NIX I", abbreviation of "Numeric Indicator Experimental No. 1" with diminutive -ie.
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Forms
plural: Nixie tubes| Singular | Nixie tube |
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