English Explanatory Dictionary

electroluminescence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The generation of light by the application of an alternating current to a semiconductor or phosphor, or by an electric discharge through a gas.

Word forms

electroluminescence electroluminescences

Etymology

From electro- + luminescence.

Related words

light-emitting diode

Derived words

electroluminescent immunoelectrochemiluminescence
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