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luminescence

UK
/ˌluː.mɪˈnes.əns/
US
/ˌluː.məˈnes.əns/

Translations

luminescencenoun
luminescences
pl
The luminescence of the jellyfish was visible in the dark water.
Люминесценция медузы была видна в темной воде.
Synonyms
glow
radiance
light
brightness
shimmer
incandescence
phosphorescence
fluorescence
luminescenceadjective
UK
/ˌluː.mɪˈnes.əns/
US
/ˌluː.məˈnes.əns/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to luminescence (e.g., "luminescence signal").

Definitions

luminescencenoun
The emission of light by a substance that has not been heated, as in fluorescence and phosphorescence.
The luminescence of the glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling was soothing to the child.
A light produced by such emission.
The luminescence from the jellyfish illuminated the dark ocean waters.
luminescenceadjective
Relating to, derived from, or involving luminescence; used before another noun.
The luminescence assay provided rapid results.
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