"Edison effect" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after Thomas Edison. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Edison effect
  1. The thermionic effect by which electrons are transferred from a hot cathode into a vacuum, in a vacuum tube. Wikipedia link: Thomas Edison

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