cathodoluminescence en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English cathode Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *lewk- Proto-Indo-European *-s- Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *léwksmn̥ Proto-Italic *louksmən Latin lumen Proto-Indo-European *-éh₁ti Proto-Indo-European *-sḱéti Proto-Indo-European *-éh₁sḱeti Proto-Italic *-ēskō Latin -ēscō Latin -escensder. English -escence English luminescence English cathodoluminescence From cathode + -o- + luminescence.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A form of luminescence produced by the bombardment of a metal or a phosphor by electrons (as in a traditional television).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cathodoluminescences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
cathodoluminescence microscope
Relateds
Translations (2)
ro catodoluminiscență (a form of luminescence) · ru катодолюминесце́нция (a form of luminescence)