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secondary emission

noun

Definition of SECONDARY EMISSION

:  the emission of electrons from a surface that is bombarded by particles (as electrons or ions) from a primary source
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First Known Use of SECONDARY EMISSION

1918
Medical Dictionary

secondary emission

noun

Medical Definition of SECONDARY EMISSION

:  the emission of electrons from a surface that is bombarded by particles (as electrons or ions) from a primary source

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