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electroluminescence

electroluminescence

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Light that a material gives off when electricity passes through it
  • noun
  • /ˌɛlɛktrəˌlumɪˈnɛsəns/
  • Specialized
: electroluminiscencia
  • The dashboard display glows thanks to electroluminescence when the car is turned on at night.

Examples

  • The electroluminescence of this material is stunning!

  • The new television screen uses electroluminescence to create brighter and more energy-efficient images.

  • Scientists are developing flexible materials that show electroluminescence for use in wearable technology.

  • Wow, look at that electroluminescence!

  • The phenomenon of electroluminescence can be used to create high-quality lighting in consumer electronics.

  • Scientists are exploring new materials to enhance the efficiency of electroluminescence in light-emitting devices.

  • Electroluminescence occurs when a material emits light in response to an applied electric field.

Surface Forms

electroluminescence singular
electroluminescences plural

Morphology

electroluminescence = luminescence (transparent) = electro + lumin + escence

The meaning is directly compositional: electricity plus luminescence, i.e. light emission caused by electrical stimulation.

Etymology

Electroluminescence starts with electro- meaning 'electricity', as in electric, and uses lumin- meaning 'light', as in luminous. So electroluminescence is simply 'light made by electricity', the glow you see when a material gives off light because of an electric current.