triboluminescence

[ trahy-boh-loo-muh-nes-uhns, trib-oh- ]

noun

, Physics.

1. luminescence produced by friction, usually within a crystalline substance.

triboluminescence

/ ˌtraɪbəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns /

noun

1. luminescence produced by friction, such as the emission of light when certain crystals are crushed

Derived Forms

• ˌtriboˌlumiˈnescent, adjective

Other Words From

• tribo·lumi·nescent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of triboluminescence¹

First recorded in 1885–90; tribo- + luminescence

Example Sentences

Crystalloluminescence is much less widespread than triboluminescence.

From Project Gutenberg

Gernez, D.: 1905, Triboluminescence des composés Métalliques.

From Project Gutenberg