Where does “electrolucent” come from?
electrolucent (English) comes from English lucent, from Latin lūcēns — shining.
electrolucent (English): That emits light under the influence of electrons (typically, in an electron microscope)
Definitions
- That emits light under the influence of electrons (typically, in an electron microscope)
Ancestry of “electrolucent”, step by step
electrolucent traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English lucent
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | lucent | Emitting light; shining, luminous; Translucent;... |
| 2 | Latin | lūcēns | shining |
via English electro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | electro | An electrotype; An electronic style of hip hop;... |