What is another word for electroluminescent?
Pronunciation: [ɛlˌɛktɹəlˌuːmɪnˈɛsənt] (IPA) 
Electroluminescent is a term that refers to the property of a material to emit light when an electric current flows through it. Synonyms for this term include luminescent, electrophosphorescent, and electrofluorescent. Another related term is phosphorescent, which describes a substance that continues to emit light even after the excitation source is removed. Other synonyms for this term include radioluminescent and chemiluminescent. Electroluminescence technology has many applications in the field of lighting, including in the production of flat-panel displays, backlighting for liquid crystal displays, and illumination sources for emergency exits.
