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Definition of Cathode-ray tube
1. Noun. A vacuum tube in which a hot cathode emits a beam of electrons that pass through a high voltage anode and are focused or deflected before hitting a phosphorescent screen.
Exact synonyms: Crt
Group relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System, Cathode-ray Oscilloscope, Cro, Oscilloscope, Scope, Television, Television System
Specialized synonyms: Crookes Tube, Kinescope, Picture Tube, Television Tube
Terms within: Electron Gun, Crt Screen, Screen
Generic synonyms: Gas-discharge Tube
Group relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System, Cathode-ray Oscilloscope, Cro, Oscilloscope, Scope, Television, Television System
Specialized synonyms: Crookes Tube, Kinescope, Picture Tube, Television Tube
Terms within: Electron Gun, Crt Screen, Screen
Generic synonyms: Gas-discharge Tube
Definition of Cathode-ray tube
1. Noun. a vacuum tube in which electrons from a heated cathode are focused and deflected onto a phosphorescent screen; used in television sets etc ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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