单词 | avalanche |
释义 | avalanche [`av·ǝ´lanch] ELECTRONICS 1. The cumulative process in which an electron or other charged particle accelerated by a strong electric field collides with and ionizes gas molecules, thereby releasing new electrons which in turn have more collisions, so that the discharge is thus self- maintained. Also known as avalanche effect; cascade; cumulative ionization; electron avalanche; Townsend avalanche; Townsend ionization. 2. Cumulative multiplication of carriers in a semiconductor as a result of avalanche breakdown. Also known as avalanche effect. HYDROLOGY A mass of snow or ice moving rapidly down a mountain slope or cliff. |
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