zworykin

Thân thiện

Zworykin demonstrates his iconoscope in a laboratory.

Definition

Proper noun A surname, specifically that of Vladimir Zworykin, a Russian-American inventor, engineer, and physicist. He is a pivotal figure in the development of television technology.

Usage

This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure Vladimir Zworykin. It is not used in general contexts. * The invention of the iconoscope is credited to Zworykin. * Zworykin's work laid the foundation for modern electronic television.

Advanced Usage

• In historical and technical discussions, "Zworykin" can function attributively to describe his inventions or contributions.
  • The Zworykin iconoscope was a breakthrough.
  • Zworykin patents are numerous.

Variants and Related Words

• Iconoscope (n): The first practical video camera tube, invented by Vladimir Zworykin.
• Kinescope (n): A cathode-ray tube for television picture display, also developed by Zworykin.

Synonyms

• Vladimir Zworykin (full name)
• The "father of television" (a common epithet, though shared with other inventors like Philo Farnsworth)

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States physicist who invented the iconoscope (1889-1982)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Zworykin
• Vladimir Kosma Zworykin