triniscope

Etymology

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

triniscope means 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. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

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.