Phenomenon by which electrons radiate from a heated filament, so named for a famous observer Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EDIS Phenomenon by which electrons radiate from a heated filament, so named for a famous observer (4) New York Times May 16, 2021
4% RENOWNED Famous name possessed by engineers (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 2, 2026
4% EMIT Radiate (4) Universal Jan 28, 2026
4% ADAPTOR Electronic connector (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 28, 2026
4% GRILLE Radiator part (6) The Times Sunday Concise Jan 25, 2026
4% SEEN Observed (4) Premier Sunday Jan 25, 2026
4% ISON "The heat --!" (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 24, 2026
4% SEE Observe (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 21, 2026
4% SONY Electronics giant (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 16, 2026
4% AURA Intangible quality said to radiate from people (4)

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