counter tube

/ˌkaʊntər tub/
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Definitions of counter tube
  1. noun
    a measuring instrument for counting individual ionizing events
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    crystal counter
    a counter tube in which an ionizing event increases conductivity
    Geiger counter, Geiger-Muller counter
    counter tube that detects ionizing radiations
    proportional counter, proportional counter tube
    counter tube whose output pulse is proportional to number of ions produced
    scintillation counter
    counter tube in which light flashes when exposed to ionizing radiation
    boron counter tube
    a proportional counter tube for counting neutrons
    type of:
    measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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