CATHODE-RAY TUBE
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Cathode-Ray Tube.
Cathode-Ray Tube - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crtHypernyms (Closely Related)
gas-discharge tubeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The cathode-ray tube is an essential component of old television sets."
"The image on a cathode-ray tube is created by a beam of electrons."
"The cathode-ray tube produces a glowing dot on the screen."
"Modern TVs have replaced cathode-ray tubes with LCD or LED displays."
"The cathode-ray tube technology was invented in the late 19th century."
