Luminescence
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌluː.məˈnɛs.əns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Luminescence is a noun meaning (physics) Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body.
Meaning
(physics) Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body.
Word Forms
- luminescences
Synonyms for luminescence
Depending on context, synonyms include glow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glow, photoluminescence, ionoluminescence, sonoluminescence, luminophore, fluorescence.
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