orthicon (ˈɔːθɪˌkɒn) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| See also image orthicon a television camera tube in which an optical image produces a corresponding electrical charge pattern on a mosaic surface that is scanned from behind by an electron beam. The resulting discharge of the mosaic provides the output signal current | |
| [C20: from | |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |