cold cathode

cold cath·ode

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kohld kath-ohd]
- /koʊld ˈkæθ oʊd/
- /kəʊld ˈkæθ.əʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kohld kath-ohd]
- /koʊld ˈkæθ oʊd/

Definitions of cold cathode words

noun cold cathode a cathode from which electrons are emitted at ambient temperature, due to a high potential gradient at the surface 3
noun cold cathode a cathode, in an electron tube (cold-cathode tube) or lamp, that emits electrons without having to be heated. 1

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Origin of cold cathode

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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cold cathode popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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