Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Orthicons.
Orthicons - 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 old television set uses orthicons to generate images."
"The orthicons in this vintage television set need to be replaced."
"Several orthicons were used in the construction of the camera tube."
"The development of orthicons greatly improved television image quality."
"Early television operators had to handle orthicons with care as they were delicate."
Word Game Points
Is ORTHICONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, orthicons is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ORTHICONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ORTHICONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, orthicons is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordORTHICONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ORTHICONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, orthicons is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordORTHICONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
