Geiger tube

/ˌgaɪgər tub/
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Other forms: Geiger tubes

Definitions of Geiger tube
  1. noun
    an ionization chamber contained in a tube in a Geiger counter
    synonyms: Geiger-Muller tube
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    type of:
    ionization chamber, ionization tube
    a measuring instrument that measures the amount of ionizing radiation
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