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- [foh-tuh-toob, -tyoob]
- /ˈfoʊ təˌtub, -ˌtyub/
- /ˈfəʊ.təʊ.ˈtjuːb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foh-tuh-toob, -tyoob]
- /ˈfoʊ təˌtub, -ˌtyub/
Definitions of phototube word
- noun phototube an electron tube with a photosensitive cathode, used like a photocell. 1
- noun phototube a type of photocell in which radiation falling on a photocathode causes electrons to flow to an anode and thus produce an electric current 0
- noun phototube a vacuum tube designed to convert light energy into electrical energy by means of a photoemissive cathode 0
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Origin of phototube
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; photo- + tube
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Parts of speech for Phototube
noun
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phototube popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
phototube usage trend in Literature
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