What is another word for television-camera tube?
Pronunciation: [tˈɛlɪvˌɪʒənkˈamɹə tjˈuːb] (IPA) 
Television-camera tubes have been a vital component in television sets for decades. These tubes capture images and convert them into electronic signals to be televised. There are several synonyms for the term "television-camera tube," including cathode-ray tube (CRT), image dissector, orthicon, vidicon, and image orthicon. The CRT was the first type of television-camera tube, and it remained in use until the late 1990s. The image dissector was invented in the early 20th century, and it was used as the main television-camera tube until the introduction of vidicon and image orthicon tubes in the mid-20th century. While many modern televisions use different technology, the impact made by television-camera tubes on the television industry cannot be overstated.
