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Nixie_tube

Nixie tube

English

A Nixie tube

Noun

Nixie tube ‎(plural Nixie tubes)

  1. (electronics, historical) An obsolete electronic device for displaying numerals or other information by means of glow discharge.

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Etymology

Genericized trademark, from "NIX I", abbreviation of "Numeric Indicator Experimental No. 1" with diminutive -ie.

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