Nixie tube

A Nixie tube

Meaning

Noun

An obsolete electronic device for displaying numerals or other information by means of glow discharge.

Origin

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

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