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cathode–ray tube
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cathode–ray tube
(noun)
cathode–ray tube
noun
plural
cathode–ray tubes
cathode–ray tube
noun
plural
cathode–ray tubes
Britannica Dictionary definition of CATHODE–RAY TUBE
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a large tube that shows a picture on a screen (such as a television or computer screen)
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abbreviation
CRT
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