Definition

A type of camera tube used in early television technology that captures images by scanning a light-sensitive surface.

Example

The iconoscope was a crucial invention in the development of television broadcasting.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an iconoscope?

Yeah, I think it's one of those old camera tubes used for early television.

Exactly! It's fascinating how they worked to scan images.

Right? It's amazing how technology has evolved since then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Iconoscope → It is formed from "icon" (from Greek "eikon", meaning image or likeness) and "scope" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word refers to a device that looks at or examines images, particularly in the context of television technology.

Memory Tip

Think of 'icon' meaning an image and 'scope' meaning to look — an iconoscope is a device that looks at images.

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