cathodoluminescence

English

Etymology

From cathode +‎ -o- +‎ luminescence.

Noun

cathodoluminescence (countable and uncountable, plural cathodoluminescences)

  1. (physics) A form of luminescence produced by the bombardment of a metal or a phosphor by electrons (as in a traditional television).

Derived terms

  • cathodoluminescence microscope

Translations

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