e·lec·tro·lu·mi·nes·cence ( -l k tr -l m -ns ns)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·lec tro·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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