Cathodoluminescence
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noun.
A form of
luminescence
produced by the bombardment of a
metal
or a
phosphor
by
electrons
(as in a traditional television).
Word Usage
"Inc. Images of zircon in cross section, as imaged by cathodoluminescence detector on a scanning electron microscope."
Etymologically Related
cathodoluminescent
Form
cathodoluminescence microscope