Definition

A type of small camera tube that creates images by converting light into electrical signals, which can then be scanned and displayed on a screen.

Example

The old television set used a vidicon to capture images.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a vidicon?

Yeah, isn't that the type of camera tube used in old TVs?

Exactly! They were pretty common before digital cameras took over.

I find it fascinating how technology has evolved since then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vidicon → It is formed from "video" (from Latin "videre", meaning to see) and "-con" (short for "condenser", referring to the device's function in capturing images). The word "vidicon" refers to a type of video camera tube that converts light into an electrical signal, allowing for the transmission of images.

Memory Tip

Think of 'seeing' ('videre') through a device that captures images, which is what a vidicon does.

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