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luminescence Definition


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luminescence
noun
    1. physics.
      The emission of light by a substance, usually a solid, in the absence of a rise in temperature.
Derivative: luminescent
adj
    Giving off light by luminescence.
      Thesaurus: radiant, shining, luminous, glowing, bright.
Etymology: 19c: from Latin lumen a light.



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