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cathode ray

 

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Noun cathode ray has 1 sense
  1. cathode ray - a beam of electrons emitted by the cathode of an electrical discharge tube
    --1 is a kind of
    beam, ray, electron beam

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Cathode Ray

Noun: 1. An electron beam produced in a vacuum tube by a heated cathode and used in television screens, oscilloscopes, and other electronic display devices.
Example sentence: The cathode ray on the television screen emitted a vibrant and crisp display. 2. The negatively charged electrode or terminal, attracting positively charged ions, in an electrochemical cell or device.
Example sentence: The cathode ray in the battery helped in the transfer of electrons during the chemical reaction. Adjective: 1. Relating to or produced by cathode rays.
Example sentence: The cathode ray tube television was a revolutionary invention of the early 20th century. Related products on Amazon: - Cathode Ray Tube - Cathode Ray Oscilloscope
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