photoluminescence

[ foh-tuh-loo-muh-nes-uhns ]

noun

, Physics.

1. luminescence induced by the absorption of infrared radiation, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation.

photoluminescence

/ ˌfəʊtəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns /

noun

1. luminescence resulting from the absorption of light or infrared or ultraviolet radiation

Derived Forms

• ˌphotoˌlumiˈnescent, adjective

Other Words From

• photo·lumi·nescent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of photoluminescence¹

First recorded in 1885–90; photo- + luminescence

Example Sentences

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