cathodoluminescence

noun

cath·​o·​do·​lu·​mi·​nes·​cence

ˈkathəˌdō-

plural -s

: luminescence produced when a substance is bombarded with cathode rays

cathodoluminescent

¦⸗⸗ˌ⸗ˌ⸗⸗¦⸗⸗

adjective

Word History

Etymology

cathode + -o- + luminescence

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