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electroluminescence

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e·lec·tro·lu·mi·nes·cence  (-lktr-lm-nsns)
n.
1. Direct conversion of electric energy to light by a solid phosphor subjected to an alternating electric field.
2. Emission of light caused by electric discharge in a gas.

e·lectro·lumi·nescent adj.

electroluminescence [ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns]
n
(Chemistry) Physics
a.  the emission of light by a phosphor when activated by an alternating field or by a gas when activated by an electric discharge
b.  the light emitted by this process
electroluminescent  adj


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