WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
field′ emis′sion, [Physics.]
  1. Physicsthe removal of electrons from a metallic conductor by a strong electric field.
  • 1925–30

'field emission' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
tunnel effect - field-emission microscope - field-ion microscope

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