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radioluminescence

[rey-dee-oh-loo-muh-nes-uh ns]
noun Physics.
  1. luminescence induced by nuclear radiation.
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Origin of radioluminescence

First recorded in 1910–15; radio- + luminescence
Related formsra·di·o·lu·mi·nes·cent, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for radioluminescence

radioluminescence

noun
  1. physics luminescence that is induced by radiation from a radioactive material
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Derived Formsradioluminescent, adjective
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