cathode rays


pl n
  1. a stream of electrons emitted from the surface of a cathode in a valve

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How to use cathode rays in a sentence

  • His discovery was in effect that electric rays emanated from the part of the tube struck by the cathode rays.

    Invention | Bradley A. Fiske
  • This is to reduce the heating consequent on the projection of cathode rays from the edges of the disc against the glass tube.

    On Laboratory Arts | Richard Threlfall
  • This is produced by what are called cathode rays striking the glass walls of the tube.

    Physics | Willis Eugene Tower
  • The tube in Fig. 420 has a screen covered with crystals which become luminous when struck by the cathode rays.

    Physics | Willis Eugene Tower
  • The cathode rays which cause the bright line possess a negative charge of electricity.

    Physics | Willis Eugene Tower