pho·to·tube (f  t-t b , -tyb)n. An electron tube with a photosensitive cathode. |
phototube [ˈfəʊtəʊˌtjuːb]
n
(Electronics) a type of photocell in which radiation falling on a photocathode causes electrons to flow to an anode and thus produce an electric current
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