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Nixie tube
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English
right|thumb|A Nixie tube
Etymology
Genericized trademark, from "NIX I", abbreviation of "Numeric Indicator Experimental No. 1" with diminutive en -ie.
Noun
Nixie tube
en electronics historical An obsolete electronic device for displaying numerals or other information by means of glow discharge.
Translations
electronic device
Polish: pl lampa cyfrowa f, pl digitron m
en genericized trademarks