gas discharge
The passage of electric current through an ionized gas, transforming it into a…The passage of electric current through an ionized gas, transforming it into a conductive plasma.
» With the advent of LED technology, arc lamps such as gas-discharge lamps are becoming less common in general lighting applications.
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1 senses(countable, uncountable)The passage of electric current through an ionized gas, transforming it into a conductive plasma.
Examples
1 sentencesWith the advent of LED technology, arc lamps such as gas-discharge lamps are becoming less common in general lighting applications.
Forms
plural: gas discharges| Singular | gas discharge |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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