# cathodoluminescence

> English word · Noun

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

## Etymology
From cathode + -o- + luminescence.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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