Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Orthicon.
Orthicon - as a noun
A now obsolete picture pickup tube in a television camera; electrons emitted from a photoemissive surface in proportion to the intensity of the incident light are focused onto the target causing secondary emission of electrons
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
image orthiconExample Sentences
"The orthicon is a type of camera tube used in early television cameras."
"The orthicon tube was invented by RCA engineer Albert Rose in 1946."
"The orthicon was later replaced by the vidicon as the dominant camera tube technology."
"The orthicon camera tube used a photoconductive surface to convert light into electrical signals."
"The orthicon's sensitivity to light made it suitable for capturing images in low-light conditions."
Word Game Points
Is ORTHICON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, orthicon is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ORTHICON has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is ORTHICON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, orthicon is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordORTHICON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is ORTHICON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, orthicon is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordORTHICON has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
