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cathodoluminescence

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(Noun) Light given off by an object when it is struck by electrons, usually in a beam. Basis of cathode-ray tube technology (e.g. televisions) and an analytical scientific technique.
Usage: I used cathodoluminescence to verify the presence of the impurity in my experimental sample.


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