"Nixie tube" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Nixie tubes [plural]
Etymology: Genericized trademark, from "NIX I", abbreviation of "Numeric Indicator Experimental No. 1" with diminutive -ie. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|-ie}} -ie Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Nixie tube}} Nixie tube (plural Nixie tubes)
  1. (electronics, historical) An obsolete electronic device for displaying numerals or other information by means of glow discharge. Wikipedia link: Nixie tube Tags: historical Categories (topical): Electronics

Inflected forms

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