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field quenching [′fēld ‚kwench·iŋ]
(metallurgy) The quench cooling and tempering of a heated metal object at the site of construction or operation by using portable equipment rather than fixed manufacturing facilities. (solid-state physics) Decrease in the emission of light of a phosphor excited by ultraviolet radiation, x-rays, alpha particles, or cathode rays when an electric field is simultaneously applied. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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