thermoluminescence en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷʰer- Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *gʷʰermos Proto-Hellenic *kʷʰermós Ancient Greek θερμός (thermós)der. English thermo- English luminescence English thermoluminescence From thermo- + luminescence.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The release of previously absorbed radiation upon being heated.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thermoluminescences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |