Phosphorization

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑsˌfɔɹˈaɪˈziˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Phosphorization (noun)

  1. A process that adds a phosphorus-based layer to a surface to make it glow under light or radiation.
  2. A chemical or heat treatment that introduces phosphorus into a substance to change its properties.

Examples

  • The screen uses a material phosphor coating to produce bright light.
  • A material phosphor coating helps the display stay vivid in dim rooms.