strobotron en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈstɹoʊ.bəˌtɹɑn/ (General-American)
- /ˈstɹəʊ.bəˌtɹɒn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From strobe + -tron.
Meanings
- A cold cathode tube designed for high-current narrow pulses, used in high-speed photography.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| strobotrons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |