A colour TV tube is a component of a television set that generates the image on the screen. It was a revolutionary technology when it was first introduced and is still used in some retro TV sets today. Synonyms for colour TV tube include cathode ray tube (CRT), picture tube, and video display. These synonyms refer to the same technology, but they may be used in different contexts. For instance, "cathode ray tube" is a technical term used by engineers and scientists, while "picture tube" might be more commonly used in advertisements or by consumers.