What is another word for flash tube?
Pronunciation: [flˈaʃ tjˈuːb] (IPA) 
A flash tube is an electronic device used in photography and other fields to produce a high-intensity burst of light. There are various synonyms for the word "flash tube." Some of the commonly used synonyms are flash bulb, xenon tube, and strobe light. A flash bulb is a small glass capsule containing oxygen and a filament that produces a bright flash when an electric current is passed. Xenon tubes are gas-filled tubes that produce bright flashes when an electric current is passed through them. Strobe lights are devices that emit regular flashes of light. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to refer to devices that produce intense bursts of light.
