discharge tube

noun

: an electron tube which contains gas or vapor at low pressure and through which conduction takes place when a high voltage is applied

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Recent Examples on the Web Its grip on the discharge tube is so tenacious that once attached, the bag cannot be easily removed. —

Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 29 Apr. 2022 Then attach the discharge tube with the flange and bolts. —

Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 20 Aug. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of discharge tube was in 1880

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