radioluminescence

[rey-dee-oh-loo-muh-nes-uh ns]

noun Physics.

luminescence induced by nuclear radiation.

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

physics luminescence that is induced by radiation from a radioactive material

Derived Formsradioluminescent, adjective

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