iconoscope

[ ahy-kon-uh-skohp ]

noun

1. a television camera tube in which a beam of high-velocity electrons scans a photoemissive mosaic.

iconoscope

/ aɪˈkɒnəˌskəʊp /

noun

1. a television camera tube in which an electron beam scans a photoemissive surface, converting an optical image into electrical pulses

Word History and Origins

Origin of iconoscope¹

1930–35; formerly trademark; icono-, -scope

Example Sentences

He suggested they be named for the iconoscope tube, but membershipdidn’t like “Ike” because it was too reminiscent of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

From Los Angeles Times

A: In 1948, the television academy initially considered “Ike,” the nickname for the television iconoscope tube.

From Washington Times

A: In 1948, the television academy initially considered "Ike," the nickname for the television iconoscope tube.

From US News