electroluminescence
noun
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noun
Etymology: Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- Latin lumen Proto-Indo-European *-éh₁ti Proto-Indo-European *-sḱéti Proto-Indo-European *-éh₁sḱeti Proto-Italic *-ēskō Latin -ēscō Latin -escensder. English -escence English luminescence English electroluminescence From electro- + luminescence.
- The generation of light by the application of an alternating current to a semiconductor or phosphor, or by an electric discharge through a gas.