light bulb vs thermionic valve

light bulb

noun
  • An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light. 

  • An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process. 

  • Used in reference to the sudden arrival of a realization, an inspiration, an idea, or the like. 

thermionic valve

noun
  • An electronic device incorporating electrons from a glowing cathode inside an evacuated glass tube, functioning as a switch, amplifier etc. 

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