Geiger Tube (Noun)
Meaning
An ionization chamber contained in a tube in a Geiger counter.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The geiger tube is the heart of a Geiger counter, detecting ionizing radiation and triggering the device's alarm.
- A geiger tube consists of a thin metal tube filled with a low-pressure gas that ionizes when exposed to radiation.
- The geiger tube in the old Geiger counter had to be replaced due to its decreasing sensitivity over time.
- To increase the device's sensitivity, the geiger tube was designed with a longer and thinner shape.
- The scientist carefully handled the fragile geiger tube to avoid damaging it during the experiment setup.