photoluminescence
[ foh-tuh-loo-muh-nes-uhns ]
/ ˌfoʊ təˌlu məˈnɛs əns /
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noun Physics.
luminescence induced by the absorption of infrared radiation, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation.
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Origin of photoluminescence
First recorded in 1885–90; photo- + luminescence
OTHER WORDS FROM photoluminescence
pho·to·lu·mi·nes·cent, adjectiveWords nearby photoluminescence
photokinesis, photo layout, photolitho, photolithograph, photolithography, photoluminescence, photoluminescent, photolysis, photolyze, photom., photomacrograph
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British Dictionary definitions for photoluminescence
photoluminescence
/ (ˌfəʊtəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns) /
noun
luminescence resulting from the absorption of light or infrared or ultraviolet radiation
Derived forms of photoluminescence
photoluminescent, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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