Acorn Tube

Synonyms of acorn tube

• valve
• electron tube
• vacuum tube

Antonyms of acorn tube

• solid-state device
• transistor
• semiconductor

Collocations of acorn tube

vacuum tube

Frequency: 70 %

The acorn tube is a type of vacuum tube used in early radios.

electron tube

Frequency: 60 %

The acorn tube relies on electron flow to function properly.

radio tube

Frequency: 50 %

The acorn tube was commonly used as a radio tube in the 1920s.

glass tube

Frequency: 40 %

The acorn tube is encased in a glass tube for protection.

antique tube

Frequency: 30 %

Collectors often seek out acorn tubes as they are considered antique tubes.

Idiomatic Expressions for acorn tube

• Phrase: Don't make a mountain out of an acorn tube
  Meaning: Don't exaggerate or blow things out of proportion.
  Usage: This phrase is used to remind someone not to make a big deal out of a small issue.