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electroluminescence.

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

19 characters7 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- 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 electroluminescence From electro- + luminescence.

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