Bioluminescence
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bioluminescence is a noun meaning (biology, biochemistry) The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly).
Meaning
(biology, biochemistry) The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly).
Word Forms
- bioluminescences
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include firefly, biophosphorescence, bioillumination, bioluminance, biofluorescence, biolasing.
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