triniscope

noun

triniscope

noun

Etymology Originally the proprietary name for a system developed by RCA. See tri- (“three”), and -scope.

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Broadcasting, Media, Television Historical An early color television system using three separate video tubes with colored phosphors producing the primary colors, combining the images through dichroic mirrors onto a screen for viewing.

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