dekatron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gas-filled tube used as a decade counter in early computers and calculators.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛk.əˌtɹɒn/ /ˈdɛk.əˌtɹɑn/

Word forms

dekatron dekatrons decatron

Etymology

Originally a brand name.

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