photomultiplier

pho·to·mul·ti·pli·er

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [foh-tuh-muhl-tuh-plahy-er]
- /ˌfoʊ təˈmʌl təˌplaɪ ər/
- /fˌəʊtəʊmˈʌltɪplˌaɪə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-tuh-muhl-tuh-plahy-er]
- /ˌfoʊ təˈmʌl təˌplaɪ ər/

Definitions of photomultiplier word

noun photomultiplier an extremely sensitive detector of light and of other radiation, consisting of a tube in which the electrons released by radiation striking a photocathode are accelerated, greatly amplifying the signal obtainable from small quantities of radiation. 1
noun photomultiplier a device sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, consisting of a photocathode, from which electrons are released by incident photons, and an electron multiplier, which amplifies and produces a detectable pulse of current 0
noun photomultiplier a photoemissive photoelectric cell which amplifies emitted electrons and converts them into brighter light, an electric signal, etc. 0

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Origin of photomultiplier

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; photo- + multiplier

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Parts of speech for Photomultiplier

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photomultiplier popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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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