electroluminescence

[ih-lek-troh-loo-muh-nes-uh ns]

noun

luminescence produced by the activation of a dielectric phosphor by an alternating current.

Origin of electroluminescence

First recorded in 1900–05; electro- + luminescence

Related formse·lec·tro·lu·mi·nes·cent, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for electroluminescence

electroluminescence

noun

physics
1. the emission of light by a phosphor when activated by an alternating field or by a gas when activated by an electric discharge
2. the light emitted by this process

Derived Formselectroluminescent, adjective

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