photocathode

pho·to·cath·ode

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-toh-kath-ohd]
- /ˌfoʊ toʊˈkæθ oʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-toh-kath-ohd]
- /ˌfoʊ toʊˈkæθ oʊd/

Definitions of photocathode word

noun photocathode a cathode, typically of a cesium or sodium compound, having the property of emitting electrons when activated by light or other radiation. 1
noun photocathode a cathode that undergoes or is used for photoemission 0
noun photocathode a cathode that emits electrons when activated by radiation, as light 0

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Origin of photocathode

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; photo- + cathode

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Parts of speech for Photocathode

noun

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

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photocathode popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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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