thermionic emission

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thermionic emission

(Electronics) the emission of electrons from very hot solids or liquids: used for producing electrons in valves, electron microscopes, X-ray tubes, etc.

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thermionic emission - the emission of electrons from very hot substances

thermal emission

emission - the release of electrons from parent atoms

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