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cathodoluminescence

cath·o·do·lu·mi·nes·cence
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kath-uh-doh-loo-muh-nes-uh ns]
    • /ˌkæθ ə doʊˌlu məˈnɛs əns/
    • /kˌaθədˌɒluːmɪnˈesəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kath-uh-doh-loo-muh-nes-uh ns]
    • /ˌkæθ ə doʊˌlu məˈnɛs əns/

Definitions of cathodoluminescence word

  • noun cathodoluminescence luminescence caused by irradiation with electrons (cathode rays) 3
  • noun cathodoluminescence light emitted by a substance undergoing bombardment by cathode rays. 1
  • noun cathodoluminescence (physics) A form of luminescence produced by the bombardment of a metal or a phosphor by electrons (as in a traditional television). 1

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Origin of cathodoluminescence

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; cathode + -o- + luminescence

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Parts of speech for Cathodoluminescence

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cathodoluminescence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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