televisor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of televisor
Example Sentences
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Along with sets, from Baird’s 1928 ‘Noah’s Ark’ televisor to today’s ultra-thin screens, Horrocks examines the technology’s military uses, the ethical furore over content, and its uses as a symbol in art, film and literature.
From Nature ● Jan. 30, 2018
He would also put on expensive demonstrations to show off his beloved "televisor" at places like Selfridges, in the hope of capturing the imagination of the general public, although he would barely break even.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2016
“Broadcasting from a televisor station in London was to begin at once.”
From Time ● Mar. 2, 2015
In London, a concern called Television Ltd. obtained licenses to retail the "televisor," a radio device invented by John L. Baird* of Glasgow that permits "looking in" as well as listening in.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Then take care of yourself, and watch the televisor tomorrow, John.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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