heliograph vs thermionic valve

heliograph

noun
  • An apparatus for signalling by means of a moveable mirror which reflects flashes of sunlight. 

  • A heliogram. 

  • A device for photographing the sun. 

  • An instrument for measuring the intensity of sunlight. 

verb
  • To send a message by heliograph. 

  • To send a heliograph. 

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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