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Definition of X-ray tube
1. Noun. A vacuum tube containing a metal target onto which a beam of electrons is directed at high energy for the generation of X rays.
Generic synonyms: Electron Tube, Thermionic Tube, Thermionic Vacuum Tube, Thermionic Valve, Tube, Vacuum Tube
Group relationships: X-ray Machine
Group relationships: X-ray Machine
Definition of X-ray tube
1. Noun. A device that produces X-rays by directing energetic electrons into a metal target. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com