The term "color tube" is often used to describe an electronic device that produces images on a television or computer monitor. The term can also refer to a type of lighting fixture or a cylindrical object used in the printing industry. There are several synonyms that are commonly used to describe a color tube, including a CRT (cathode ray tube), a video display tube, and an electron gun. Other terms that are sometimes used include a picture tube, a video tube, or simply a tube. These terms all refer to a similar type of technology that was widely used in electronic devices before the advent of LCD and LED screens.