the emission of cold light by certain substances when acted upon by an alternating electric field
electroluminescence
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electroluminescence
noun
- Direct conversion of electric energy to light by a solid phosphor subjected to an alternating electric field.
- Emission of light caused by electric discharge in a gas.
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- e·lec′tro·lu′mi·nes′cent
adjective
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electroluminescence - Computer Definition
The generation of light by applying electricity to a material such as a semiconductor or phosphor. LEDs, OLEDs, laser diodes and electroluminescent displays are examples. See LED, OLED, laser diode and EL display.
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