Phosphor (Noun)
Meaning
A synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The inside of the old TV screen was coated with a layer of phosphor to produce the bright colors.
- The manufacturer warned that the phosphor used in the CRTs was toxic and should be handled with care.
- In the early days of television, phosphor was applied to the screen using a photographic process.
- The new computer monitor used a phosphor coating to enhance the color and brightness of the display.
- The phosphor coating on the oscilloscope screen began to wear off after years of heavy use.