cathodoluminescence

[kath-uh-doh-loo-muh-nes-uh ns]

noun

light emitted by a substance undergoing bombardment by cathode rays.

Origin of cathodoluminescence

1905–10; cathode + -o- + luminescence

Related formscath·o·do·lu·mi·nes·cent, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for cathodoluminescence

cathodoluminescence

noun

physics luminescence caused by irradiation with electrons (cathode rays)

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