Cathode ray

noun

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounA ray consisting of a stream of electrons in a vacuum tube, that are emitted by the cathode and accelerated towards the anode by an electric field.

Synonyms

cathode electron beam photocathode derma ray delta ray cosmic ray beta ray alpha ray raypath beam cathodoluminescence discharge tube

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