Definitions

1. noun

A type of electron tube used in television camera tubes, particularly for converting light into electrical signals.

“The development of the orthicon tube revolutionized the way television signals were captured and transmitted.”

2. noun

In some contexts, an orthicon refers to a specific type of orthicon electron tube or a camera using such a tube.

“The film was shot using an orthicon camera, which added a unique aesthetic to the final product.”