luminescence
[loo-muh-nes-uh ns]
noun
the emission of light not caused by incandescence and occurring at a temperature below that of incandescent bodies.
the light produced by such an emission.
Origin of luminescence
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Contemporary Examples of luminescence
And, ironically, in the darkness, he sees the luminescence of the jungle around him.
Historical Examples of luminescence
The interesting problem of luminescence will be discussed elsewhere.
The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4)J. Arthur Thomson
I came to full awareness under the luminescence of the infirmary's overhead.
AttritionJim Wannamaker
The luminescence that clothed Norhala brightened, deepening the darkness.
The Metal MonsterA. Merritt
It was as though a door had opened into some world of luminescence.
The Metal MonsterA. Merritt
Only if this proceeds rapidly enough does luminescence occur.
The Nature of Animal LightE. Newton Harvey
luminescence
noun
Word Origin for luminescence
C19: from Latin lūmen light
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[lōō′mə-nĕs′əns]
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