cathodoluminescence

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What does cathodoluminescence mean?

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

Where does cathodoluminescence come from?

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.

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